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A hound seizing its prey: PD.721-1963

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

A hound seizing its prey

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Snyders, Frans

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Notes

History note: P. Sandby (Lugt 2112); Abbott (Lugt 970); A.G.B. Russell(?); sold, Sotheby's 11 April 1945 (27); bt. A. Matthews; with Messrs Colnaghi; bt. Ingram (Lugt 1405a), 16 April 1945 (£5-)

Measurements and weight

Height: 375 mm
Width: 220 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1653

Note

Preparatory to the painting of 1653 in Kensington Palace

School or Style

Flemish

Materials used in production

Whitening
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( blue-grey)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Black chalk, heightened with white on blue-grey paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Mr Mitford's Colln
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.721-1963
Primary reference Number: 5253
Lugt: 2112
Lugt: 970
Lugt: 1405a
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 16 July 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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