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Socrates, act II, scene X: P.2082-1991

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Socrates, act II, scene X

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Goldar, John
Draughtsman: Gravelot, Hubert François Bourguignon (After)

Entities

Categories

Legal notes

Bequest of Henry Scipio Reitlinger, 1950, transferred from the Reitlinger Trust, 1991

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Circa 1750 - 1760

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper
Plate Height 165 mm Width 114 mm
Sheet Height 177 mm Width 122 mm

Techniques used in production

Engraving
Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Gravelot del.
  • Location: Plate lower left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Goldar sculp.
  • Location: Plate lower right
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: SOCRATES, Act II, Scene X.
  • Location: Plate lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Title

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.2082-1991
Primary reference Number: 95041

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 2 March 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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