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The Colosseum: PD.190-1975

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Colosseum

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Wittel, Gaspar van

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Legal notes

Through the Friends of the Fitzwilliam

Measurements and weight

Height: 280 mm
Width: 419 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1975) by Runciman, Steven

Note

Dutch/Flemish catalogue

Materials used in production

Brown ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and brown ink on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Colosee / Roma
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.190-1975
Primary reference Number: 5676
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024 Last processed: Friday 25 October 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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