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Title-page to (and containing portrait of) David Papillon, 'A Practicall Abstract Of the Arts of Fortification and Assailing': P.165-2009

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Title-page to (and containing portrait of) David Papillon, 'A Practicall Abstract Of the Arts of Fortification and Assailing'

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Cross, Thomas

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Description

Title in the centre; standing either side are women holding rulers and set squares; above, portrait in an oval; in the corners are weapons and drums.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2009) by Alexander, David

Dating

17th Century#
Production date: AD 1645

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.165-2009
Primary reference Number: 168330
Object entry number: 0775
Hind (English 1952-64): 124
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 5 July 2012 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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