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A Italian street scene with figures: 2058

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Current Location: In storage

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A Italian street scene with figures

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Unknown

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Notes

History note: From the collection of Charles Ricketts, R.A. (1866-1931) and Charles Shannon R.A. (1863-1937); on loan to the Museum from January 1933 - 1937

Legal notes

The Ricketts and Shannon Collection. Bequeathed by Charles Shannon, 1937

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1937) by Shannon, Charles Haslewood

Note

This drawing was bequeathed as by Fragonard (1732-1806), but has since been rejected as inconsistent with his style. Among alternative attributions which have been proposed are Joseph-Benoitée (1743-1807), and Jacques-François Amand (1730-69), although in neither case does the boldness of this drawing accord completely with their work.

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Paper Height 152 mm Width 182 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Red chalk on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Fragonard
  • Location: On the mount
  • Text: 855
  • Location: On the mount
  • Text: J.H. Fragonard 1732-1806
  • Location: On the mount

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 2058
Primary reference Number: 6383

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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