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Study of a tree in an Italian landscape: PD.5-1955

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Study of a tree in an Italian landscape

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Moucheron, Isaac de

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Notes

History note: From the collection of Dr Thomas Monro (1759-1833); William Esdaile (1758-1837) (Lugt 2617); Sir Robert Witt (1872-1952) (Lugt 2228b)

Measurements and weight

Height: 232 mm
Width: 132 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1955) by Murray Elger, John

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Light brown ink
Grey-brown wash

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and light-brown ink, grey-brown wash, on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 1833 WE Dr Munros Sale (in Esdaile's hand)
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink

Inscription present: Colnaghi mount and handwriting

  • Text: D3903
  • Location: On mount, verso

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.5-1955
Primary reference Number: 4861
Lugt: 2617
Lugt: 2228b

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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