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Yes, I knew it traitor and I know thy heart: P.2083-1991

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Yes, I knew it traitor and I know thy heart

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 180 mm Width 123 mm

Techniques used in production

Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Gravelot delin.
  • Location: Plate lower left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Goldar sculp.
  • Location: Plate lower right
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Yes; I knew it Traitor & I know thy Heart.
  • Location: Plate lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Title

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.2083-1991
Primary reference Number: 95043

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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