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The King of Dacia supplicant before the Emperor Trajan, after Polidoro: 3047

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

The King of Dacia supplicant before the Emperor Trajan, after Polidoro
Studies of the head and upper torso of a male nude; separate studies of arms, hands and heads

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Nasini, Giuseppe Nicola (Attributed to)

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Measurements and weight

Height: 240 mm
Width: 408 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1913) by Clough, G.T.

Note

Formerly catalogued as 'Anonymous North Italian, 16th century'.

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

Brown ink
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( buff-coloured, octagonal)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Recto: black chalk, pen and brown ink (squared in red chalk for enlargement or transfer) verso: black chalk on buff-coloured paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Giulio Romo
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 3047
Primary reference Number: 6961

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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