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Louis XIV, King of France: P.8647-R

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Louis XIV, King of France

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Savart, Pierre
Painter: Rigaud, Hyacinthe (After)

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Notes

History note: Gilhofer & Ranschburg sold to John Charrington [Lugt 572], July 1928.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1771

Note

State I/III

School or Style

French

Techniques used in production

Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.8647-R
Primary reference Number: 145747
Lugt: 572
Firmin-Didot (Portraits): 2123
Faucheux: 23

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Saturday 6 August 2011

Associated departments & institutions

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

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