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An artist in his studio, surrounded by his students: PD.35-1959

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Titles

An artist in his studio, surrounded by his students

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Burrini, Giovanni Antonio (Attributed to)

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Measurements and weight

Height: 279 mm
Width: 210 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1959-05) by Knowles, Guy John Fenton

Note

Formerly catalogued as 'Anonymous, Italian School, late 17th C.' with the title: "The Notary"

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

Brown wash
Iron gall ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( the ink has eaten through the paper right of centre)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and iron gall ink, brown wash, on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Guercino
  • Location: Mount, verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: Guercino
  • Location: Mount, lower left
  • Method of creation: Ink

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.35-1959
Primary reference Number: 6995

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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