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The assassination of Geta in his mother's arms by order of his brother, Caracella: 2605

Current Location: In storage

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The assassination of Geta in his mother's arms by order of his brother, Caracella
Study for a St. Sebastian (?)

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Pajou, Jacques Augustin

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Notes

History note: From the collection of Ch. Jourdeuil (1811-1868), Sale Sotheby 12 / 13 June 1868; Kaye Dowland (Lugt 691)

Measurements and weight

Height: 314 mm
Width: 413 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1943) by Brangwyn, Frank

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

White chalk
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( grey)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Recto: black and white chalk verso: black chalk on grey paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Kaye Dowland 1868, Jean François Pierre Peyron 1744-1820, Jourdeuil Colln, 277, c, 403
  • Location: Verso, lower left corner
  • Method of creation: Ink

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 2605
Primary reference Number: 6697
Lugt: 691

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 16 July 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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