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Lyre Player (published as Croquis): P.8-2021

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Lyre Player (published as Croquis)

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Alma-Tadema, Lawrence

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Christopher Mendez

Legal notes

Given by Gordon G.F. Dixon, 2021

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2021) by Dixon, Gordon

Dating

19th Century#
Production date: AD 1878

Note

Proof impression before the Cadart edition; signed in graphite.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Plate Height 180 mm Width 250 mm
Sheet Height 220 mm Width 305 mm

Techniques used in production

Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Hy Harpignies
  • Location: Image lower left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.8-2021
Primary reference Number: 307567

Audit data

Created: Thursday 16 December 2021 Updated: Thursday 2 March 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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