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Jacques de Thou: P.6579-R

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Jacques de Thou
Jac. Aug. Thuanus in suprema Parisiensi Curia Praeses infulatus.

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Chéreau, Jacques

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Notes

History note: P&D Colnaghi & Co. sold to Charrington April 1931

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1933) by Charrington, John

Note

From a pastel in the possession of the Abbé de Thou, his nephew.

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Engraving
Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.6579-R
Primary reference Number: 131341
Lugt: 572
BN Inventaire (18thC): 42
Portalis/Béraldi: 15
Singer: 90295

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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