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Design for a tazza: 2999B

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Design for a tazza

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Giulio Romano (Giulio Pippi)

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Notes

History note: Gonzaga family (?); J.C. Robinson, his sale, Christie's, 14 March 1902, part of lot 317, bought by G.T. Clough

Measurements and weight

Height: 105 mm
Width: 180 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Note

A design for a tazza, probably intended as part of a table set commissioned by Federico Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, between 1524-1526

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

Brown ink
Brown wash

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

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

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: in the artist's hand

  • Text: ne feci uno simile
  • Location: Above right of centre
  • Method of creation: Ink

References and bibliographic entries

Related exhibitions

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2999B
Primary reference Number: 7406
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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