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(?)Andrew Marvell (1621-1678): 1658

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

(?)Andrew Marvell (1621-1678)

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Unknown

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 136 mm
Width: 115 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1933) by Pass, Alfred A. de

Dating

1660s
Production date: circa AD 1665

Note

Unknown follower of W. Faithorne (1616-1691).

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Pencils

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin) ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Plumbago on vellum laid down on mount

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: probably an 18th century hand

  • Text: No 30
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Red chalk

Inscription present: unidentified in Lugt

  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Stamp

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1658
Primary reference Number: 8713
Stable URI

Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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