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Self-portrait: 1659

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Self-portrait

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Richardson, Jonathan

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: J. Richardson Snr. (Lugt 2184 on verso) and Jnr. (Lugt 2170 on recto); J. Barnard (Lugt 1419); A.A. de Pass (Lugt 108a verso)

Measurements and weight

Height: 181 mm
Width: 140 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1933) by Pass, Alfred A. de

Dating

1730s
Production date: AD 1732-09-14

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on vellum

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 14 Sep. 1732
  • Location: Verso?
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Date
  • Text: I. R. Senr. 1732
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Signature

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 1659
Primary reference Number: 13233
Lugt: 2184
Lugt: 2170
Lugt: 1419
Lugt: 108a

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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