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Abelard and Eloisa: P.136-1940

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Abelard and Eloisa

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Smith, John Raphael
Painter: Cosway, Richard (After)
Printer: Gamble, James

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Notes

History note: Leggatt sold to John Charrington [Lugt 572] in a set of six; sold at Charrington's sale (Christie's) 19.06.1940, part of lot 19.

Legal notes

Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum, with the aid of a contribution from the National Art-Collections Fund.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1940) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1774

Note

Scratched letter state: "published 9th September 1774/ R Cosway pinxit J R Smith fecit / Abelard & Eloisa / printed by J Gamble"

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Mezzotint

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.136-1940
Primary reference Number: 166394
Lugt: 572
Frankau (Smith): undescribed

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Sunday 7 August 2011

Associated departments & institutions

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

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