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Joseph II: P.50-1953

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Joseph II

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Cathelin, Louis Jacques
Painter: Ducreux, Joseph (After)

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Notes

History note: From the Liechtenstein collection.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1953) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray

Dating

1770s
Production date: circa AD 1771

Note

State I/II

School or Style

French

Techniques used in production

Engraving
Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.50-1953
Primary reference Number: 131318
Portalis/Béraldi: 33
BN Inventaire (18thC): 51

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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