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A caprice with Statue of Ariadne: 3605

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

A caprice with Statue of Ariadne
Preliminary drawing of architectural detail of ruins

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Clérisseau, Charles Louis

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Measurements and weight

Height: 347 mm
Width: 425 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Recto: pen and ink with graphite and watercolour verso: pen and ink on paper
Pen and ink

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: No. 64
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 3605
Primary reference Number: 6155

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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