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Men-of-War and yacht in a breeze: PD.129-1963

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Men-of-War and yacht in a breeze

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Backhuysen, Ludolf

Entities

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Notes

History note: P.H. Lankrink (Lugt 2090); Ingram (Lugt 1405a)

Measurements and weight

Height: 181 mm
Width: 241 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1963) by Ingram, Bruce Stirling, Sir

Note

?Rietschoof; a pair to PD.128-1963

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Indian ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( white)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen, Indian ink, grey wash on white paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 1677 X6 21
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Text: No 1 (a pair to PD.128-1963)
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.129-1963
Primary reference Number: 4230
Lugt: 2090
Lugt: 1045a
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024 Last processed: Tuesday 13 May 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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