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After funeral monument: 2 heads in niche under pediment; underneath, a faint drawing of an urn with three handles: 832/8.f.13

Object information

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Titles

After funeral monument: 2 heads in niche under pediment; underneath, a faint drawing of an urn with three handles

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Flaxman, John

Entities

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1916-12) by Murray, Charles Fairfax

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper
Leaf Height 238 mm Width 160 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on laid paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: P.LICINIVS.P.L / PHILONICUS
  • Location: Recto, below left-hand bust on funeral monument
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: P.LICINIVS.P.L / DEMETPIVS.PATRONO
  • Location: Recto, below right-hand bust on funeral monument
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: Villa Verospi / Frascati / in a wall
  • Location: Verso, upper left
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 832/8.f.13
Primary reference Number: 39156
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 20 May 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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