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A grotesque peasant woman dancing, accompanied by a grotesque peasant playing a stringed instrument: 904*3 f.49

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

A grotesque peasant woman dancing, accompanied by a grotesque peasant playing a stringed instrument

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Dolci, Carlo

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Measurements and weight

Height: 93 mm
Width: 148 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1917-12) by Murray, Charles Fairfax

Note

Probably by Carlo Dolci; copied from Callot's print, 'Les Danseurs au luth,' (Lieure 247)

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

Brown ink
Brown wash
Yellow wash
Pink wash
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Pen and brown ink over traces of black chalk, yellow, brown and pink wash on laid paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 47
  • Location: Upper left

Identification numbers

Accession number: 904*3 f.49
Primary reference Number: 9759
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 6 September 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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