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Designs for border decoration: Amorini with a sling[?], amorino shooting a bow: 4095

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Titles

Designs for border decoration: Amorini with a sling[?], amorino shooting a bow

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Maccari, Leopoldo

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From the University Purchase Fund.

Measurements and weight

Height: 92 mm
Width: 141 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

Black ink
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite, pen and black ink on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 2; 1
  • Method of creation: Graphite

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 4095
Primary reference Number: 37670

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 17 July 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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