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Denis Diderot: P.56-1953

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Titles

Denis Diderot

Maker(s)

Printmaker: David, François Anne
Painter: Vanloo, Louis Michel (After)

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Notes

History note: From the Liechtenstein collection.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1953) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1772

Note

State III/III. After Vanloo's painting of 1767.

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.56-1953
Primary reference Number: 133207
Portalis/Béraldi: I, p.680
BN Inventaire (18thC): 5
Duplessis: 12708 (15)
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 10 May 2013 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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