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The Death of Marshal Lannes after the Battle of Essling: PD.37-1997

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Death of Marshal Lannes after the Battle of Essling

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Charlet, Nicolas Toussaint

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Notes

History note: Nikos Dhakios (collector's mark, lower left and lower right); Christie's (South Kensington) 16 April 1997, part of lot 282

Measurements and weight

Height: 453 mm
Width: 602 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1997) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Graphite
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper (fibre product)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Black chalk on paper, squared up in graphite

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Charlet
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Lannes blessé à Mort - le soir d' Essling
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.37-1997
Primary reference Number: 6131
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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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