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Ladies and gentlemen conversing
Draughtsman: Venne, Adriaen Pietersz. van de
History note: Colnaghi, purchased by Ingram (Lugt 1405a), November 1949 (£33)
Height: 93 mm
Width: 203 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1963) by Ingram, Sir Bruce
Support composed of paper
Drawing : Pen and blue ink, on paper
Accession number: PD.821-1963
Primary reference Number: 5496
Lugt: 1405a
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Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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