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Peter the Great, Czar of Russia: P.217-1947

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Current Location: In storage

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Peter the Great, Czar of Russia

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Smith, John
Painter: Kneller, Godfrey, baronet (After)

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Legal notes

Bought from the Perceval Fund with the aid of a donation from Louis C. G. Clarke, M.A.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1947)

Dating

17th Century
Production date: AD 1697

Note

Before all lettering. Traces of brown ink inscription.

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Mezzotint

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Identification numbers

Accession number: P.217-1947
Primary reference Number: 162263
Chaloner Smith: 217 I

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 18 November 2025

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

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