Neo-classical scene with a wealthy Queen
Printmaker: Unknown
In centre, a Queen, wearing a large crown is shown various treasures offered by men of different racial origin. To right, her wealth is amased, at her feet a bag of gold coins spills over.
Accepted in lieu of Inheritance Tax by H M Government from the estate of the Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd and allocated to the Fitzwilliam Museum 2141
Method of acquisition: Allocated (2015-04) by H.M. Government
19th Century
1800
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Stipple with hand colouring pasted on a paper washed with green/blue watercolour with pattern printed from woodblocks (darkened white lead).
Hand colouring
Stipple
Woodblock
Accession number: P.141-2015
Primary reference Number: 210681
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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