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Cowherds
Printmaker:
Smith, John Raphael
Painter:
Carter, George
(After)
Printer:
Gamble, James
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.
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 5th July 1774/ Painted by G. Carter Engraved by J R Smith fecit / Beggars / printed by J Gamble"
Accession number: P.133-1940
Primary reference Number: 166397
Lugt: 572
Frankau (Smith): 95
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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