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Profile of Nero to right, from a coin; Roman coin: seated figure to left, shield resting against seat, holding a spear in left hand, and winged victory in right: 832/13.f.2

Object information

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Titles

Profile of Nero to right, from a coin; Roman coin: seated figure to left, shield resting against seat, holding a spear in left hand, and winged victory in right

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Flaxman, John

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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

Brown wash
Graphite
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper
Leaf Height 323 mm Width 203 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Pen and ink with brown wash and graphite on laid paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: S C / ROMA
  • Location: Across lower edge of coin
  • Method of creation: Brown wash

Identification numbers

Accession number: 832/13.f.2
Primary reference Number: 39708
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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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