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Venus and Adonis: B.V.3

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Titles

Venus and Adonis
Profile directed to left, possibly for 'Medea'

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Romney, George

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Measurements and weight

Height: 371 mm
Width: 540 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Charcoal

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Charcoal on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 127
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink

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Identification numbers

Accession number: B.V.3
Primary reference Number: 16037
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 30 September 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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