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The Rest on the Flight into Egypt: PD.117-1985

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Titles

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Cosway, Richard

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Legal notes

From the Biffen Fund.

Measurements and weight

Height: 199 mm
Width: 162 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1985) by Somerville and Simpson Ltd

Dating

1800s
Production date: after AD 1800 : Dated by S. Lloyd.

Note

An interesting example of Cosway's draughtsmanship. The composition shows the interest of the 18th Century in the works of the School of Parma and particularly Correggio. The handling of the face of the Virgin relates directly to the stippling technique and characteristics of Cosway's portrait miniatures.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Watercolour
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Black chalk, grey wash and watercolour, on paper, laid down on a washed mount

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.117-1985
Primary reference Number: 14789

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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