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The Judgement of Solomon
Painter: Blake, William
History note: Thomas Butts (1759-1846); his son, Thomas Butts jr (d. 1905), and grandson, Captain F.J. Butts, (d. 1905); bought from the widow of Captain Butts, through the Carfax Gallery, London by Walford Graham Robertson, 1906; Robertson sale, Christie's, 22 July 1949 (16), bt in by his executors
Given by the executors of Walford Graham Robertson (1867-1948), through the National Art-Collections Fund.
Method of acquisition: Given (1949) by Robertson, Walford Graham
Support
composed of
copper
Copper
Height 26.7 cm
Width 38.1 cm
Painting (image-making) : Tempera on copper
Accession number: PD.28-1949
Primary reference Number: 776
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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