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King of Persia saved from a Lion Attack: 3994/3

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Titles

King of Persia saved from a Lion Attack

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Jones, George

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1873-10) by Jones, Mrs

Note

Handlist reference "King of Persia saved from an attack / of Wolves"

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Whitening
Black chalk
Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( buff, laid down on card; lower right corner has been repaired)
Sight Size Height 349 mm Width 518 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Black and red chalk, highlighted with white, on buff paper, laid down on card

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: ... King of Persia saved from the attack of two lions - / by one of his Satraps - / Bib - Orientc
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3994/3
Primary reference Number: 11684

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "King of Persia saved from a Lion Attack" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/11684 Accessed: 2024-05-01 13:09:00

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