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Louis XIV and his adjutants on horseback: PD.45-1958

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Louis XIV and his adjutants on horseback

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Meulen, Adam Frans van der

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Measurements and weight

Height: 406 mm
Width: 306 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1958-02-27) by Ingram, Bruce Stirling, Sir

Note

See the engraving Vue de la Ville et siege d'Oudenarde, ou le Roy commande en personne, en l'annee 1667 [Wurzbach II, p.153; Hollstein XIV, p.18, ? no.27]

School or Style

Flemish

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Black chalk
Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( white)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Counterproof; black and red chalk, with some grey wash on white paper (gone over with stylus; squared for transfer)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: fri il (?)
  • Location: Mount, recto
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.45-1958
Primary reference Number: 4829

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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