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"True, but every goose can..." A caricature of Marie-Auguste Vestris, the dancer: PD.972-1963

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"True, but every goose can..." A caricature of Marie-Auguste Vestris, the dancer

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Dance-Holland, Nathaniel

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Notes

History note: Sir Bruce Ingram (Lugt 1405a, verso); bought from his executors for £85 together with the print from this drawing by Bartolozzi and Pesterini (P.54-1963)

Measurements and weight

Height: 240 mm
Width: 260 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1963) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

18th Century
Production date: before AD 1781

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Coloured wash
Graphite
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Watercolour, black chalk and graphite on chain-marked paper

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.972-1963
Primary reference Number: 10236
Lugt: 1405a

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 17 July 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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