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Charles II 1630-85: 3909

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Charles II 1630-85

Maker(s)

Miniaturist: Dixon, Nicholas (School of)

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Measurements and weight

Height: 69 mm
Width: 57 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1946) by Dickson, W. D. (Frances Louisa), Mrs

Dating

17th Century, Mid-Late
1670 - 1689

Note

Formerly attributed to Samuel Cooper. 'Copied from the well known portrait by Riley' (Oliver Millar). 'As Dixon had taken over the role of appointed miniaturist from S.C., I would have thought these (3834 also) are certainly by Dixon though not his best' (H.W.)

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin) ( on card)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour on vellum on card

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 3909
Primary reference Number: 17872
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 31 July 2023 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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