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Group of three standing women - study of the Circumcision: 3109

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Group of three standing women - study of the Circumcision

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Reni, Guido (Copy after)

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Notes

History note: F. Abbott (Lugt 970) (a note says "From the collection at Alton Towers")

Measurements and weight

Height: 280 mm
Width: 184 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1901) by Abbott, F.

Note

Perhaps French, not far from Nicolas Mignard

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( stuck down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Red chalk, on paper, stuck down

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: in what may be a 17th C. hand

  • Text: Guido Reni
  • Location: Lower right corner
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3109
Primary reference Number: 7783
Lugt: 970
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 11 March 2024 Last processed: Tuesday 13 May 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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