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Benjamin Franklin: P.8606-R

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Benjamin Franklin

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Saint Aubin, Augustin de
Draughtsman: Cochin, Charles Nicolas II (After)

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Notes

History note: From the collection of A. Morrison [Lugt 151]; John Charrington [Lugt 572] bought at his sale (Sotheby's) 21st November 1927, lot 46.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1777

Note

State V/V

School or Style

French

Techniques used in production

Engraving
Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.8606-R
Primary reference Number: 145706
Lugt: 572
Lugt: 151
Firmin-Didot (Portraits): 2074
Bocher (Saint-Aubin): 85

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Saturday 6 August 2011

Associated departments & institutions

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

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