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Architectural grotesque: 2998

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An image of Drawing
Current Location: In storage

Titles

Architectural grotesque

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Giulio Romano (Giulio Pippi)

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Notes

History note: Jonathan Richardson Sr (Lugt 2183); Sir Joshua Reynolds (Lugt 2364); The Earls of Warwick (Lugt 2600); Warwick sale, Christie's, 20/21 May 1896, part of lot 277, bought by G.T. Clough

Measurements and weight

Height: 182 mm
Width: 279 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1913) by Clough, G.T.

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

Brown ink
Brown wash
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Pen and brown ink, brown wash, over black chalk, on paper

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 2998
Primary reference Number: 7403
Lugt: 2183
Lugt: 2364
Lugt: 2600

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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