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A ship in full sail: PD.916-1963

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

A ship in full sail

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Willaerts, Abraham

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Notes

History note: Count Stroganoff (Lugt 550); Dr. Polak (Lugt 788b); Ingram (Lugt 1405a)

Measurements and weight

Height: 302 mm
Width: 154 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1661

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Indian ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen, Indian ink and grey wash, on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: L. Backhuyzen
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: W.v.d.Velde "The Younger"
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: dated 1661
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.916-1963
Primary reference Number: 5637
Lugt: 550
Lugt: 788b
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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