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J.B. Poquelin de Molière: P.8418-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

J.B. Poquelin de Molière

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Nolin, Jean-Baptiste
Painter: Mignard, Pierre II (After)

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Notes

History note: Ambrose Firmin-Didot (1790-1876) (Lugt 119); his sale, Drouot, Paris, 16 April-12 May 1877, lot 5375, described as 'Fort rare. -- Tres-belle épreuve'; A. Hubert [Lugt 130]; P&D Colnaghi & Co. sold to John Charrington [Lugt 572], March 1934.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1934) by Charrington, John

Dating

17th Century#
Production date: AD 1685

School or Style

French

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.8418-R
Primary reference Number: 145498
Lugt: 572
Lugt: 119
Lugt: 130
Firmin-Didot (Portraits): 1879
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 3 May 2022 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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