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Unknown man: PD.960-1963

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Unknown man

Maker(s)

Miniaturist: Engleheart, George

Categories

Legal notes

Bequeathed 1962.

Measurements and weight

Height: 52 mm
Width: 46 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1963) by Buttery, Horace Ayerst

Dating

Circa 1785 - 1790

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour

Components of the work

Support composed of ivory

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour on ivory

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: or 'HC'?

  • Text: HL
  • Location: Verso of frame
  • Method of creation: Gold

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.960-1963
Primary reference Number: 17899
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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