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Descente de Mr de Saussure de la Cime du Montblanc au mois d'Aout 1785: P.13131-R

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Titles

Descente de Mr de Saussure de la Cime du Montblanc au mois d'Aout 1785

Maker(s)

Voltz, Johann Michael (After)
Publisher: Lamy, Johann Peter

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933) by Valentine-Richards, A. V., The Rev

Dating

18th Century, Late
19th Century, Early
Circa 1785 CE - 1825 CE

Note

Published in Basel and Bern

Components of the work

Sheet Height 346 mm Width 443 mm

Techniques used in production

Etching : Etching with hand colouring in watercolour
Hand colouring

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: publié pr. J.P. Lamy à Berne & Bâle
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: Volz del.
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.13131-R
Primary reference Number: 200136

Audit data

Created: Tuesday 3 February 2015 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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