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Joshua Kirby Mr Kirby, designer in perspective to their Majesties and author of Dr Brook Taylor's Method of Perpective made Easy
Printmaker:
Dixon, John
Painter:
Gainsborough, Thomas
(After)
Publisher:
Ryland, William Wynne
Method of acquisition: Given (1917) by Murray, Charles Fairfax
With engraved lettering
Accession number: P.9995-R
Primary reference Number: 156736
Chaloner Smith: 21
Horne: 43-II
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2025) "Joshua Kirby" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/156736 Accessed: 2025-12-14 09:55:01
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