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Oliver Cromwell: P.5588-R

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Oliver Cromwell
Oliverius Cromwel Vice Generalis Exercitus Parlam.ti in Anglia Sat Doctus Versare Dolos

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Unknown

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Notes

History note: From the Leith album; Ellis & Smith sold to John Charrington [Lugt 572]

Acquisition and important dates

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

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: 6 lines of verse.

  • Text: En Crom-WEL, curvum potuit qui dicere rectum...
  • Location: Plate lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.5588-R
Primary reference Number: 165850
Lugt: 572
O'Donoghue: 95

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 August 2012

Associated departments & institutions

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

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