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Study of an old house: PD.542-1963

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Study of an old house

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Ostade, Adriaen van

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Notes

History note: With Messrs Colnaghi (no. A.18657); bt. Ingram (Lugt 1405a)

Measurements and weight

Height: 294 mm
Width: 389 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Coloured wash
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( sheet folded down centre)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Black chalk and some coloured wash, on paper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: faint

  • Text: A v Ostade
  • Location: Top
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.542-1963
Primary reference Number: 4925
Lugt: 1405a
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024 Last processed: Friday 25 October 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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