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Figure of a servant pointing up: 3299

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Figure of a servant pointing up

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Laroon, Marcellus I

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Measurements and weight

Height: 88 mm
Width: 55 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1896) by VanSittart, Augustus Arthur

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Brown ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and brown ink on paper, laid down

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: monogram

  • Text: ML
  • Location: Upper right
  • Method of creation: Brown ink
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3299
Primary reference Number: 18466

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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