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A study for "The Prodigal Son"
Draughtsman: Puvis de Chavannes, Pierre
History note: Puvis de Chavannes effects (Lugt 2104)
The Ricketts and Shannon Collection. Bequeathed by Charles Shannon, 1937
Height: 421 mm
Width: 322 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1937) by Shannon, Charles Haslewood
Support composed of tracing paper
Drawing (image-making) : Charcoal on tracing paper, squared for transfer
Accession number: 2137
Primary reference Number: 6729
Lugt: 2104
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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