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Frederick the Great, King of Prussia: P.156-1941

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Frederick the Great, King of Prussia
Fridericus Magnus Rex Borussiae

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1941) by Cripps-Day, Francis Henry

Dating

1750s
Production date: AD 1758

School or Style

German

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.156-1941
Primary reference Number: 131405
Heinecken: IV p.78

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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