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The Philosopher: P.5849-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Philosopher

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Phillips, Charles (Engraver)
Painter: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (After)
Publisher: Boydell, John

Entities

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Notes

History note: From the collection of William Esdaile (1758-1837) [Lugt 2617]; John Charrington [Lugt 572], bt. at Sotheby's (Bruton sale) 7 June 1921, lot 97

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1766

Note

Inscription in dotted etched lettering.

School or Style

Dutch

Techniques used in production

Mezzotint

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.5849-R
Primary reference Number: 166598
Charrington (Rembrandt): 132-I
Lugt: 572
Lugt: 2617
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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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