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The Continence of Scipio
Draughtsman: Rocca, Michele (Parmigianino) (Attributed to)
History note: Anonymous collector, many of whose drawings are said to be at Christ Church, Oxford [Lugt 2870]; A.Chariatte [Lugt supplement 88a]; Sir Frank Brangwyn, R.A.
Height: 226 mm
Width: 288 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1943) by Brangwyn, Frank
Support composed of paper ( grey, stuck down)
Drawing (image-making) : Black chalk, heightened with white on grey paper, stuck down
Inscription present: erased; also an erased inscription
Inscription present: in different hand
Accession number: 2813
Primary reference Number: 7793
Lugt: 2870
Lugt: 88a
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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