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Study of a man's head and of a mantelpiece: 3137

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Study of a man's head and of a mantelpiece

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Scarsellino (Ippolito Scarsella)

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Notes

History note: Sir J.C. Robinson (Lugt 1433) (bought as by Pordenone), sold J.C. Robinson Sale Christie's, 13 May 1902, lot 273, bt. by G.T. Clough for £32 (also in Palmerston Coll. according to Clough MS Catalogue)

Measurements and weight

Height: ? mm
Width: ? mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1913-02) by Clough, G.T.

Note

Verso of 3136.

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

Grey-brown ink
Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Red chalk, pen and grey-brown ink, on paper

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3137
Primary reference Number: 7852
Lugt: 1433

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 17 July 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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