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George John Spencer, 2nd Earl Spencer: P.10616-R

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

George John Spencer, 2nd Earl Spencer

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Meyer, Henry Hoppner
Publisher: Colnaghi
Painter: Hoppner, John (After)

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Notes

History note: From the collection of John Young (d.1874/5) [Lugt 1560]; P&D Colnaghi & Co. sold to John Charrington [Lugt 572], February 1909.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Note

Proof before all letters

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Mezzotint

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.10616-R
Primary reference Number: 157928
Lugt: 1560
Lugt: 572

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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