The Piazzetta, Venice: 1573

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Titles

The Piazzetta, Venice

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Prout, Samuel

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Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Legal notes

Bequeathed 1927

Measurements and weight

Height: 362 mm
Width: 259 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1931) by Holliday, J. R.

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Materials used in production

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on paper, laid down on mounting card

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Text: (colour notes)
Location: Throughout
Method of creation: Graphite

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Grey matters: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1573
Primary reference Number: 12310
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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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