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Two studies of a young man of fashion, seated: 2858

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Titles

Two studies of a young man of fashion, seated

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Abate, Nicolò dell'

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Notes

History note: The Rev. Thomas Kerrich, acquired in London after 1796; Rev. R.E. Kerrich

Legal notes

Bequeathed by the Rev. R. E. Kerrich 1872 (received 1873)

Measurements and weight

Height: 217 mm
Width: 301 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1873) by Kerrich, Richard Edward

Dating

1560s
1570s
Circa 1561 CE - 1571 CE

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

White chalk
Brown ink
Brown wash

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( light brown)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and brown ink, brown wash, heightened with white on light brown paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: helbeyn me fecit (twice, the inscription on R. erased)
  • Location: Below each chair
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Inscription

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 2858
Primary reference Number: 7026

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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