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Presumed self-portrait of the artist, holding a drawing board on which is a representation of Fame
Draughtsman: Balestra, Antonio
History note: Samuel Rogers (according to label on old frame); A.A. Woolmark, from whom purchased (20 gns)
Height: 240 mm
Width: 190 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1954) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Support composed of paper
Drawing : Black chalk and use of the stump, on paper
Accession number: PD.35-1954
Primary reference Number: 7058
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Presumed self-portrait of the artist, holding a drawing board on which is a representation of Fame" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/7058 Accessed: 2024-11-21 13:26:58
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