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Sir Thomas Fairfax: P.2488-R

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Titles

Sir Thomas Fairfax
His Excellencie Sr Thomas Fairfax Kt Generall of the forces raised by the Parliament

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Marshall, William
Painter: Bower, Edward (After)
Publisher: Partridge, John (publisher)

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Notes

History note: From the Northwick Collection; Colnaghi sold to Charrington, December 1930

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1933) by Charrington, John

Dating

17th Century
Production date: AD 1647

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.2488-R
Primary reference Number: 47707
Hind (English 1905): 33
Hind (English 1952-64): 35
O'Donoghue: 1
Lugt: 572

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

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

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