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The Villa Aldobran-Dini, Frascati, with the Theatre on the left: PD.971-1963

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Villa Aldobran-Dini, Frascati, with the Theatre on the left

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Silvestre, Israël, the younger

Entities

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Notes

History note: The Earl of Abingdon, sold Sotheby's, 17 July 1935, part of lot 5 (?); bt. P. & D. Colnaghi, from whom purchased by Sir Bruce Ingram (Lugt 1405a, verso); bt. from the Executors of Sir Bruce Ingram and presented to the Museum

Measurements and weight

Height: 289 mm
Width: 461 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1963) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Brown wash
Green wash
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( white)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Black chalk, green, brown and grey wash, on white paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: (identified the Villa and the theatre, from the garden)
  • Location: Old mount, verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.971-1963
Primary reference Number: 6790
Lugt: 1405a

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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