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Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Adanson (1732-1804), Interpreter to the King in Alexandria: PD.39-2001

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Adanson (1732-1804), Interpreter to the King in Alexandria

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Marchand, Jh.

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Notes

History note: Renaud J. de Noray (Noray S.A.R.L.), from whom acquired

Measurements and weight

Height: 242 mm
Width: 200 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2001) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

Production date: AD 1773

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Red chalk on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Jean Baptiste Adanson, l'Interprètre à Alexandrie / Dessiné par Jh. Marchand, son ami, en 1773
  • Location: Below the mounting sheet
  • Method of creation: Red chalk?

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.39-2001
Primary reference Number: 40080
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 24 May 2022 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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