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Ugolino and his Sons in prison: PD.5-1978

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Ugolino and his Sons in prison

Maker(s)

Painter: Blake, William

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Notes

History note: William Bell Scott, sold Sotheby's, 21 April 1885, lot 183, bt. Pearson (£10); J.W. White, Mrs Graham Smith; Hon. Anthony Asquith; bt. at Hodgson's, 1942; Sir Geoffrey Keynes, lent to the Fitzwilliam Museum, March 1977, subsequently as long-term loan (July 1977- March 1978)

Measurements and weight

Height: 33 cm
Width: 44 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1978) by Keynes, Geoffrey

School or Style

British

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Tempera
Gold

Components of the work

Support composed of panel (wood)

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Tempera on panel

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: W BLAKE fecit
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Incised
  • Type: Signature

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.5-1978
Primary reference Number: 3115
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 19 February 2024 Last processed: Monday 19 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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