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The First Interview, or Happiness Sacrifised to Riches: P.283-1940

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Titles

The First Interview, or Happiness Sacrifised to Riches

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Unknown
Publisher: Bowles, Carington
Draughtsman: Dighton, Robert (After)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1940) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1784

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Hand colouring
Mezzotint

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.283-1940
Primary reference Number: 166386
Stephens/George: 6762

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 15 March 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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