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François II of France: P.6856-R

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

François II of France

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Leu, Thomas de

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Notes

History note: From the collection of P Mariette [Lugt 1789]. G. Mayer (Paris) sold to Charrington, 1912

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1933) by Charrington, John

Note

State I/II.

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.6856-R
Primary reference Number: 133644
Lugt: 572
Lugt: 1789
Robert-Dumesnil: 373
BN Inventaire (16thC): 290

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 10 May 2013

Associated departments & institutions

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

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