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"The Duenna", study for book illustration: 1426

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Titles

"The Duenna", study for book illustration

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Rossetti, Dante Gabriel

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Notes

History note: ?Sotherby's; C.F. Murray; purchased by J.R.Holliday for £8.16s, Dec 9th, 1910 (noted in Holliday's MS list)

Measurements and weight

Height: 181 mm
Width: 124 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1927-08) by Holliday, J. R.

Dating

1850s
Circa 1850 - 1852

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Pen and ink : Pen and ink on paper

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 1426
Primary reference Number: 13363
Surtees: 675

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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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