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Melchior Cardinal de Polignac: P.6657-R

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Melchior Cardinal de Polignac

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Daullé, Jean
Painter: Rigaud, Hyacinthe (After)

Entities

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Notes

History note: From the collection of the Compte O. de Behague (1827-1879) [Lugt 2004]; and the collection of Henri Béraldi (1849-1931) [Lugt 230]; Charrington bought at his sale (Paris), April 9th 1930, Lot 94.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1741 - 1763

Note

Before all lettering

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.6657-R
Primary reference Number: 133167
Lugt: 572
Lugt: 2004
Lugt: 230
BN Inventaire (18thC): 49
Delignières (Daullé): 62
Singer: 73331

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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