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Study for an Assumption of the Virgin
Draughtsman: Franco, Battista
Three fragments stuck together and laid down by Richardson or earlier
History note: Jonathan Richardson Sr (Lugt 2183, 2984); Guy J.F. Knowles
Height: 126 mm
Width: 177 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1958) by Knowles, Guy John Fenton
Brown ink
Brown wash
Lead white
Support composed of paper ( on 3 sheets of paper; laid down)
Drawing : Pen and brown ink, brown wash with traces of blackened lead white, incised with a stylus, on paper, laid down
Accession number: PD.9-1958
Primary reference Number: 7362
Lugt: 2183
Lugt: 2984
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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