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Peter the Great of Russia: P.8621-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Peter the Great of Russia

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Saint Aubin, Augustin de

Entities

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Notes

History note: From the collection of Gilhofer & Ranschburg; John Charrington [Lugt 572] bought at their sale (Lucerne) 29th November 1934, lot 641.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1934) by Charrington, John

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1770

Note

State III/III

School or Style

French

Techniques used in production

Engraving
Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.8621-R
Primary reference Number: 145721
Lugt: 572
Bocher (Saint-Aubin): 212
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 18 November 2025 Last processed: Tuesday 18 November 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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