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Figures in a ruined classical building with pillared portico: 3421

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An image of Drawing
Current Location: In storage

Titles

Figures in a ruined classical building with pillared portico

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Zucchi, Antonio

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1816) by Fitzwilliam, Richard, 7th Viscount

Dating

1780s
Production date: AD 1783

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Black ink
Brown wash

Components of the work

Support composed of card ( thin)
Image Size Height 526 mm Width 390 mm
Card Size Height 557 mm Width 427 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and black ink with grey and brown washes on thin card

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Ant Zucchi
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Brown ink
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1783
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Brown ink
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3421
Primary reference Number: 8040

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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