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A marine sham-fight on the Y before Amsterdam: 1108

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

A marine sham-fight on the Y before Amsterdam

Maker(s)

Painter: Storck, Abraham

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Measurements and weight

Height: 59.7 cm
Width: 84.1 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1923) by Fuller, Frederick

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of canvas

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on canvas

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: A. STORCK
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Signature

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 1108
Primary reference Number: 2049
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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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