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Allegorical scene (Protection of the Arts?): 2580D

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Allegorical scene (Protection of the Arts?)

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Boitard, François

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: From the collection of Paul Sandby (1725-1809) (Lugt 2112)

Measurements and weight

Height: 323 mm
Width: 201 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1943) by Brangwyn, Frank

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Pen and ink : Pen and ink, with grey wash, on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 1345
  • Location: Verso, old mount
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: £1. 5s (the price fro which the drawing was probably bought by Sir Frank Brangwyn)
  • Location: Verso, old mount

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2580D
Primary reference Number: 6100
Lugt: 2112
Stable URI

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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