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Paul Colnaghi: P.3029-R

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Paul Colnaghi

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Easton, Reginald
Sculptor: Danlan (After)

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Description

Portrait of Paul Colnaghi, printseller (around 1751-1833)

Notes

History note: Given to John Charrington by P & D Colnaghi & Co., March 1934

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1934-03) by Charrington, John

Dating

1830s
Production date: circa AD 1833-09

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Plate Height 280 mm Width 228 mm
Sheet Height 315 mm Width 254 mm

Techniques used in production

Engraving
Stipple

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Drawn & Engraved by R. Easton / after a bust by Danlan
  • Location: Plate lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Paul Colnaghi, July 30, 1833 / Ob. Aug 26. 1833. At. 82
  • Location: Plate lower centre
  • Method of creation: Black ink
  • Type: Title

Inscription present: Lugt 572

  • Location: Plate lower centre
  • Method of creation: Embossed
  • Type: Stamp

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.3029-R
Primary reference Number: 81271
O'Donoghue: 1
Lugt: 572

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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