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The death of Alcestis
Draughtsman: Masreliez, Louis Adrien
Given by Daniel Katz in honour of the Directorship of Simon Jervis
Height: 256 mm
Width: 355 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1995) by Daniel Katz Ltd
Production date: before AD 1784 : Watermark: grapes
Support composed of laid paper
Drawing : Pen and black ink with grey wash over graphite on laid paper
Accession number: PD.390-1995
Primary reference Number: 37817
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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