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Imaginary view of Padua: P.22-1968

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Imaginary view of Padua

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Canaletto (Giovanni Antonio Canal)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1968) by Adkin, M.B.C.

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1740 CE - Circa 1745 CE

Note

One of 34 etchings, published as an undated and unnumbered series.

School or Style

Italian

Techniques used in production

Etching

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Identification numbers

Accession number: P.22-1968
Primary reference Number: 179612
Vesme: 11 II/II
Bromberg (Canaletto): 11 II/II

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 10 February 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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