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Copernicus: PD.54-1999

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Copernicus

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Nasmyth, James

Entities

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Notes

History note: Maas Gallery, London

Legal notes

From the Fairhaven Fund.

Measurements and weight

Height: 456 mm
Width: 346 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1999) by Maas Gallery

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

White chalk
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Black and white chalk on grey paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: James Nasmyth
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Brown ink
  • Type: Signature

Inscription present: with scale

  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Inscription

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.54-1999
Primary reference Number: 1069
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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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