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The Martyrdom of St Margaret
Draughtsman: Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista
History note: J.S. Sargent, R.A., sold Christie's, 27 July 1925, lot 271, as 'Martyrdom of St Catherine'; bt. for 22 gns by A. Tooth for G.J.F. Knowles
Height: 246 mm
Width: 211 mm
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Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1959-05) by Knowles, Guy John Fenton
Brown ink
Brown wash
Black chalk
Support composed of paper
Drawing : Pen and light-brown ink, light brown wash, over traces of black chalk, on paper
Accession number: PD.23-1959
Primary reference Number: 7920
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: PD.387-1995
Accession Number: 181
Accession Number: 2560
Accession Number: Marlay cutting It. 80c
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