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Study of a head (of the virgin?): 2143

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Study of a head (of the virgin?)

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Matteis, Paolo de (Attributed to)

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Notes

History note: J. Auldjo (1805-1886) (Lugt 48); his Sale, 1859; Ricketts and Shannon

Legal notes

The Ricketts and Shannon Collection. Bequeathed by Charles Shannon, 1937

Measurements and weight

Height: 192 mm
Width: 168 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1937) by Shannon, Charles Haslewood

Note

Previously attributed to Jusepe de Ribera [1590-1652]

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Red chalk on paper, laid down

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2143
Primary reference Number: 6002
Lugt: 48

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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