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The Rape of Proserpine
Painter: Schwarz, Christoph
History note: W.G. Coesvelt, by 1836; Coesvelt sale, Christie's, 2-3 June 1837 (34), bt. Bulteel; Marquess of Lansdowne; John (Evelyn Denison), Viscount Ossington (d. 1873); Viscountess Ossington (d. 1889); W.E. Denison, (d. 1916); his widow, Lady Elinor Denison; sold by direction of Lady Elinor Denison and her Co-Trustees, Christie's, 23 June 1933 (59), bt. Spink
Height: 66 cm
Width: 95.9 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1936) by Rothermere, Harold, 1st Viscount
Production date: circa AD 1573
Support composed of canvas
Painting (image-making) : Oil on canvas
Accession number: 1778
Primary reference Number: 677
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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