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The Cumaen Sibyl, foretelling to AEneas his future destiny: B.V.14

Object information

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Titles

The Cumaen Sibyl, foretelling to AEneas his future destiny

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Romney, George

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Measurements and weight

Height: 518 mm
Height: 526 mm
Width: 713 mm
Width: 716 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1818-09) by Romney, John

Dating

1773 - 1775

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Grey watercolour wash
Graphite
Bistre

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen with bistre and grey watercolour wash over graphite traceings, on paper

Identification numbers

Accession number: B.V.14
Primary reference Number: 15847
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 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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