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Sketch for a ceiling: 'The Olympus'
Draughtsman: Thornhill, James
History note: Wellesley Collection, 1866
Height: 278 mm
Width: 254 mm
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Method of acquisition: Given (1943) by Brangwyn, Frank
Support composed of paper ( laid down)
Drawing : Red chalk on paper, laid down
Accession number: 3290
Primary reference Number: 13810
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2023) "Sketch for a ceiling: 'The Olympus'" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/13810 Accessed: 2023-05-28 05:24:31
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Accession Number: PD.20-1958
Accession Number: PD.181-2015
Accession Number: 734*3b
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