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The Pyramid of Caius Cestius, Rome: 1076

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Titles

The Pyramid of Caius Cestius, Rome

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Vulliamy, Edward

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Measurements and weight

Height: 278 mm
Width: 384 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1922) by Vulliamy, Edward

Dating

1920s
Production date: AD 1922

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite and grey wash on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: E. Vulliamy
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1922
  • Location: Lower right, below the above
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1076
Primary reference Number: 14134

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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