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A volume with 31 figure, landscape and architectural studies: PD.5-1948

Object information

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Titles

A volume with 31 figure, landscape and architectural studies

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Moreau, Jean Michel the younger

Categories

Description

The sketchbook is composed of a paste-down, end paper, fly-leaf, 88 leaves (last leaf cancelled), bound in mottled brown leather. Blank leaves are not detailed elsewhere, and only drawn sides of leaves detailed.

Notes

History note: ?Mme. Carle Vernet; ?M. Vernet Lecomte (see Mahérault, op. cit. no. 577, p. 502); J.P. Heseltine (1843-1929); sold to Agnew's; Charles B.O. Clarke (d.1935); bequeathed to his brother, Louis C.G. Clarke Esq. (1881-1960)

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1948-02) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray

Dating

Production date: AD 1785

School or Style

French

Components of the work

Volume Size Height 216 mm Width 345 mm

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Mr Moreau Le Jne / 1785
  • Location: Front cover
  • Method of creation: Gold

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.5-1948
Primary reference Number: 6627
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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