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Symbols of the Confederate Cities and the Imperial Eagle: 4052

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Titles

Symbols of the Confederate Cities and the Imperial Eagle

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Maccari, Leopoldo

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From the University Purchase Fund.

Measurements and weight

Height: 300 mm
Width: 206 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1875) by The Fitzwilliam Museum Syndicate

School or Style

Italian
Sienese School

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Black ink
Yellow wash
Pinkish-brown wash

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and black ink, grey, yellow and pinkish brown wash, on squared paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: base; capitello; contrario; volterra; MAS SA; GROSSETO; grosseto; PERU SUM; PISORIU; RO MA; FLORENTIN; ARETRU; PISA; VITER BIUM; URBS. VETUS
  • Location: Variously
  • Method of creation: Black ink

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 4052
Primary reference Number: 37568
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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