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The head of a Putto: PD.122-1964

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The head of a Putto

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Schweickardt, Heinrich Wilhelm

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Messrs P. & D. Colnaghi (inscription on verso); Sir Bruce Ingram (Lugt 1405a, verso), offered for sale by his executors, Sotheby's, 1 December 1964, lot 82, withdrawn

Legal notes

Bequeathed 1963.

Measurements and weight

Height: 191 mm
Width: 217 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1964) by Ingram, Bruce Stirling, Sir

Note

According to a note on the mount, the head is copied from a putto by Jacob de Wit

School or Style

German

Materials used in production

Pastels (crayons)

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pastel on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: H.W. Schweickhardt
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.122-1964
Primary reference Number: 5236
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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