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A Rhine barge becalmed: PD.796-1963

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

A Rhine barge becalmed

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Cappelle, Jan van de (Attributed to)

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Notes

History note: Vestiges of an undeciphered mark in red (not in Lugt); Baron F.A. de Malaussena (Lugt 1887), his sale, Paris Clement 18/20 April 1866; Ingram (Lugt 1405a)

Measurements and weight

Height: 149 mm
Width: 195 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1670s
Production date: circa AD 1675

Note

Formerly attributed to Willem van de Velde the younger (1633-1707)

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Brown ink
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen, brown ink and grey wash over graphite, on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: W.V.V.J.
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Grey ink
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 189 (by de Malaussena)
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Black ink
  • Text: Guilme vandervelde jeune fils du Vieux
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.796-1963
Primary reference Number: 5456
Lugt: 1887
Lugt: 1405a

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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