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Duccalion and Pyrrha: 3994/6

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Titles

Duccalion and Pyrrha

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Jones, George

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Note

Handlist reference "The Shipwreck of Pyrrha and Duccalion"

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Brown wash
Blue wash
Whitening

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down on card)
Sight Size Height 383 mm Width 537 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Blue and brown wash, highlighted with white, on paper, laid down on card

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: G. Jones
  • Location: On hull of boat
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Duccalion and Pyrrha
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3994/6
Primary reference Number: 11687

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) "Duccalion and Pyrrha" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/11687 Accessed: 2024-05-01 12:26:14

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