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Two draped figures walking to left, looking over their left shoulders: 2974

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Two draped figures walking to left, looking over their left shoulders

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Allegrini, Flaminio (Attributed to)

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Notes

History note: From the collection of F. Abbott (2nd half 19th century) (Lugt 970); probably from the collection of the Earl of Shrewsbury (1753-1827) (see Lugt 2688); his sale, Sotheby's, 13-15 March 1858, lot 2688; bt. Lazarus Belleli 1901

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From the University Fund.

Measurements and weight

Height: 185 mm
Width: 128 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1901) by Belleli, Lazarus

Note

Formerly catalogued as 'Anonymous, Florentine School, 16th century'

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Red chalk on paper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: partly crossed out

  • Text: From the Collection at Alton Towers / Earl of Shrewsbury
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2974
Primary reference Number: 6931
Lugt: 970
Lugt: 2688

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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