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The Rest on the Flight into Egypt
Draughtsman: Cosway, Richard
From the Biffen Fund.
Height: 199 mm
Width: 162 mm
Method of acquisition: Bought (1985) by Somerville and Simpson Ltd
Production date: after AD 1800 : Dated by S. Lloyd.
An interesting example of Cosway's draughtsmanship. The composition shows the interest of the 18th Century in the works of the School of Parma and particularly Correggio. The handling of the face of the Virgin relates directly to the stippling technique and characteristics of Cosway's portrait miniatures.
Grey wash
Watercolour
Black chalk
Support composed of paper ( laid down)
Drawing (image-making) : Black chalk, grey wash and watercolour, on paper, laid down on a washed mount
Accession number: PD.117-1985
Primary reference Number: 14789
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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