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René Decartes: P.8941-R

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

René Decartes

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Suyderhoef, Jonas
Painter: Hals, Frans (After)

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Notes

History note: From the Lawson collection; John Charrington [Lugt 572] bought at his sale (Sotheby's) 13th March 1907 (with P.8943-R)

Acquisition and important dates

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

Note

State III/VI

School or Style

Dutch

Techniques used in production

Engraving

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Identification numbers

Accession number: P.8941-R
Primary reference Number: 146125
Lugt: 572
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 74

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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