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Samuel Butler
Printmaker:
Vertue, George
Painter:
Soest, Gerard
(After)
History note: From the Northwick collection. P&D Colnaghi & Co. sold to John Charrington [Lugt 572], October 1930.
Method of acquisition: Given (1933) by Charrington, John
18th Century
Production date:
AD 1730
Before all lettering.
Accession number: P.9293-R
Primary reference Number: 149864
Lugt: 572
O'Donoghue: 4
Alexander (2008): 605
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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