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Sketch for a ceiling: 'The Olympus'
Draughtsman: Thornhill, James
History note: Wellesley Collection, 1866
Height: 278 mm
Width: 254 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1943) by Brangwyn, Frank
Support composed of paper ( laid down)
Drawing : Red chalk on paper, laid down
Accession number: 3290
Primary reference Number: 13810
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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