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Three studies of workmen: 2592

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Three studies of workmen

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Garemyn, Jan Anton

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Brangwyn, Frank

Measurements and weight

Height: 354 mm
Width: 225 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1943) by Brangwyn, Frank

Dating

1750s
Production date: AD 1753

Note

Study for his 2 paintings of the building of Ghent canal in the Musee Groeringe, Bruges [inv. no.67, 68], commissioned by Count Charles de Cobenzl in 1753

School or Style

Flemish

Materials used in production

Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Red chalk on laid paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 1753
  • Location: Top right-hand corner
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2592
Primary reference Number: 4654

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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