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Amphitheatre (?) at Pozzuoli: 3596

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Amphitheatre (?) at Pozzuoli

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Clérisseau, Charles Louis

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Measurements and weight

Height: 426 mm
Width: 598 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1821) by Whittaker, J. W.

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Black chalk
Gouache

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( white, stuck down on thicker paper)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Gouache, black chalk on white paper, stuck down on thicker paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Clerisseau
  • Location: Bottom right
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: proche de Pouzole a Naples / cler fec. (in the artist's hand)
  • Location: Verso
  • Text: No. 7
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3596
Primary reference Number: 6141
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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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