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Zephyr swinging on a tree: PD.147-1991

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Zephyr swinging on a tree

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Prud'hon, Pierre Paul (Attributed)

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: (After collector's mark) (Lugt 1353); Ludwig Hermann Philippi; probably his sale 13 May 1884 and following days, Berlin, R. Lepke.

Measurements and weight

Height: 185 mm
Width: 143 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1991) by Reitlinger, Henry Scipio

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

White chalk
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of card blue paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Counterproof, black and white chalk on blue paper, laid down on card
Counterproof

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: L H P monogram
  • Location: Lower left, recto, and lower left, verso
  • Method of creation: Stamp
  • Type: Collector's mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.147-1991
Primary reference Number: 93685
Lugt: 1353
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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