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Studies after two Italian Madonnas
Draughtsman: Degas, Edgar
History note: Mlle Fèvre, daughter of Marguerite Degas, niece of E.D.; and P. Brame, one of the publishers of Lemoisne's Degas; Marlborough Gallery; bt. A.S.F. Gow 1950 (£75)
Height: 262 mm
Width: 340 mm
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Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1978-02-08) by Gow, A. S. F.
Support composed of paper ( laid down)
Drawing : Graphite with traces of red crayon, on paper, laid down
Accession number: PD.30-1978
Primary reference Number: 6287
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2023) "Studies after two Italian Madonnas" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/6287 Accessed: 2023-02-09 06:18:48
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Accession Number: PD.158-1963
Accession Number: 2858
Accession Number: 31.K.12-179
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