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The Great Belzoni
Accepted under the Cultural Gifts Scheme by HM Government. Donated by Daniel Katz Ltd. in honour of Tim Knox and allocated to the Fitzwilliam, 2018.
Method of acquisition: Allocated (2018) by H.M. Government
19th Century
Production date:
AD 1824
Canvas Height 85 cm Width 70 cm
Painting : Oil on canvas
Accession number: PD.1-2019
Primary reference Number: 227172
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2025) "The Great Belzoni" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/227172 Accessed: 2025-12-06 19:02:15
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