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Venus
Printmaker:
Smith, John Raphael
Painter:
Cosway, Richard
(After)
Printer:
Gamble, James
History note: From the collection of John Charrington [Lugt 572]; sold at his sale (Christie's) 19.06.1940, part of lot 19.
Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum, with the aid of a contribution from the National Art-Collections Fund.
Method of acquisition: Given (1940) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
18th Century
Production date:
AD 1774
Scratched letter state: "published 20th July 1774/ R Cosway pinxit J R Smith fecit / Venus / printed by J Gamble" This is later than the date given for the entry in Frankau
Accession number: P.135-1940
Primary reference Number: 166392
Lugt: 572
Frankau (Smith): 354 undescribed
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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