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Study of a kneeling youth: 2920

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An image of Drawing
Current Location: In storage

Titles

Study of a kneeling youth

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Cignani, Felice (Attributed to)

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Notes

History note: Nathaniel Hone (Lugt 2783); A.A. VanSittart

Measurements and weight

Height: 220 mm
Width: 175 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1862) by VanSittart, Augustus Arthur

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

Red chalk wash
Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Red chalk and red chalk wash on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Del Co:Felice Cignani / Pauli 15 / No.749 / Felice Cignani
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Text: Di Carlo Cignani Bolognese
  • Location: Verso, old mount
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2920
Primary reference Number: 7252
Lugt: 2783

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 11 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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