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The Fall of Icarus
Painter: Allegrini, Francesco (Attributed to)
History note: Messrs. P. and D. Colnaghi & Co., Ltd, London
Method of acquisition: Given (1969) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Support
composed of
canvas
( laid down on panel)
Panel
Depth 2.4 cm
Height 40.2 cm
Width 30 cm
Frame
Depth 7 cm
Height 51.1 cm
Width 41.3 cm
Canvas
Height 38.4 cm
Width 28.4 cm
Painting (image-making) : Oil on canvas laid down on panel
Accession number: PD.38-1969
Primary reference Number: 886
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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