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Classical ruins and two men, one drawing a statue: 3422

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Classical ruins and two men, one drawing a statue

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 1785

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Black ink
Brown wash
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of card
Image Size Height 520 mm Width 391 mm
Card Size Height 544 mm Width 419 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Some graphite, pen and black ink with brown and grey washes on card

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Ant. Zucchi
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1785
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3422
Primary reference Number: 8041

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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