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Self-portrait, drawing at a window: AD.12.39-1

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Self-portrait, drawing at a window

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Transferred (1816) by Cambridge University Library

Dating

Production date: AD 1648 : Signed and dated from state II.

Note

IV/V. Printed on Japanese paper.

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of Japanese paper
Plate Height 154 mm Width 131 mm
Sheet Height 160 mm Width 135 mm

Techniques used in production

Drypoint
Engraving
Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Rembrandt. f
  • Location: Image upper left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1648
  • Location: Image upper left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Date

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Identification numbers

Accession number: AD.12.39-1
Primary reference Number: 82170
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B22 IV/V
Biörklund/Barnard: BB48-A IV/V
Old location number: 38.3.26b
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 23 May 2022 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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