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The Coronation of the Virgin
Draughtsman: Carducho, Vicencio
History note: P. Mariette (Lugt 1852); his sale, Paris, chez F. Basan, 15 November 1775 - 30 January 1776, p. 48, no. 289; Sir Thomas Lawrence (Lugt 2445); P. Huart (?) (Lugt 2084, marked twice); unidentified collector (Lugt 2086, marked twice); Sir J.C. Robinson (Lugt 1433); his sale, Christie's, 12 May 1902, lot 65, bought 'Martin'; Sotheby's, 11 May 1960, part of lot 47; with Alistair Mathews
Width: 285 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1960) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
White chalk
Brown ink
Light-brown wash
Black chalk
Support
composed of
paper
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Height 175 mm
Drawing : Pen and brown ink, light brown wash, heightened with white, over traces of black chalk, on paper
Accession number: PD.13-1960
Primary reference Number: 7224
Lugt: 1852
Lugt: 2445
Lugt: 2084
Lugt: 2086
Lugt: 1433
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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