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Amerigo Vespucci: P.74-2005

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Amerigo Vespucci

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Unknown

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Description

Half length portrait behind a table, looking to the right. He holds navigational dividers. Behind him a curtain, and to the left three ships sailing. Framed in a decoative border of sea monsters and fruit. Lettered below 'AMERICUS VESPUTIUS'

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2005) by Estate of the late Mrs Norah Yates Seary (Gambrills Solicitors)

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.74-2005
Primary reference Number: 160786
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 4 September 2015 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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