Study for the head of the Virgin: 3011

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Study for the head of the Virgin

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri)

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Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Measurements and weight

Height: 174 mm
Width: 152 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

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

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Materials used in production

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and brown ink, on paper

References and bibliographic entries

Guercino drawings at Windsor Castle, Cambridge

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3011
Primary reference Number: 7460
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 16 July 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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            The Fitzwilliam Museum (2023) "Study for the head of the Virgin" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/7460 Accessed: 2023-03-26 04:19:03

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            University of Cambridge}}

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