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Lady holding a peacock fly-whisk: Marlay 40-pl.24

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Lady holding a peacock fly-whisk

Maker(s)

Miniaturist: Unknown

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Description

Drawing cut out and stuck on separate sheet of paper.

Measurements and weight

Height: 146 mm
Width: 79 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Note

Dr. K.N. Sita Ram (1932-04-06): Mogul School, early 18th Century

School or Style

Mogul School

Techniques used in production

Watercolour

Identification numbers

Accession number: Marlay 40-pl.24
Primary reference Number: 34967

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 23 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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