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Venus retiring into a shell: P.9955-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Venus retiring into a shell

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Moore, Thomas Sturge

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1913-12) by Moore, Thomas Sturge

Note

Rubbed proof in red-brown ink. Vignette.

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Wood engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.9955-R
Primary reference Number: 156421
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 2 March 2023 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Venus retiring into a shell" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/156421 Accessed: 2024-11-14 22:17:52

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