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Three cupids with a vase
Wit, Jacob de
(Draughtsman)
History note: From the collection of Charles Ricketts, A.R.A., (1866-1931) and Charles Shannon, R.A. (1863-1937); on loan to the Museum from January 1933 to 1937
Height: 128 mm
Width: 154 mm
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Method of acquisition: Bequeathed
(1937-03)
by
Shannon, Charles Haslewood
Grey-blue wash
Indian ink
Bistre
Support composed of paper
Drawing (image-making) : Pen and bistre, Indian ink, grey-blue wash, on paper
Accession number: 2283
Primary reference Number: 5644
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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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