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A carnival scene, representing January: PD.741-1963

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

A carnival scene, representing January

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Momper, Joos de, the younger

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Notes

History note: H.E. von Liphart (Lugt 1687, verso); R. von Liphart (Lugt 1758 verso); (check Boerner Sale, Leipzig, 26 April 1898) Anon. Sale, Berlin Amsler and Ruthardt, 25 May 1908, lot 49, as Hans Bol, repr. in catalogue (check); Messrs P. & D. Colnaghi (A.19130), by whom sold to Sir Bruce Ingram, July 1953 (£22 / Lugt 1405a, verso)

Measurements and weight

Height: 222 mm
Width: 347 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

Flemish

Materials used in production

Light brown ink
Blue wash

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen, light brown ink, blue wash, on paper (slight traces of incision for engraving?)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Lip. / Pozzoserrato / H. Bol / £20
  • Location: Verso

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.741-1963
Primary reference Number: 4855
Lugt: 1687
Lugt: 1758
Lugt: 1405a

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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