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Temple of Venus, Bay of Baiae: 3611

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Temple of Venus, Bay of Baiae

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Clérisseau, Charles Louis

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 270 mm
Width: 440 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Gouache

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( mounted on thicker paper)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour and gouache on paper, mounted on thicker sheet (with engraved building on it)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Clerisseau
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: A Baya proche de Naplea
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Text: No. 9
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3611
Primary reference Number: 6161
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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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