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The Philosopher in Contemplation: P.5787-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Philosopher in Contemplation

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Houston, Richard
Painter: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (After)
Publisher: Bakewell, Elizabeth
Publisher: Bowles, John

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Categories

Notes

History note: John Charrington [Lugt 572], bought at an auction in Paris, April 1913 (with others)

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Mezzotint
Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.5787-R
Primary reference Number: 166487
Charrington (Rembrandt): 86
Lugt: 572
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Sunday 7 August 2011 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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