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The philosopher in deep study: P.5930-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The philosopher in deep study

Maker(s)

Printmaker: De Wilde, Samuel
Painter: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (After)
Publisher: Sayer, Robert

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Ellis & Smith sold to John Charrington [Lugt 572], December 1912.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1776

Note

Inscription in scratched lettering

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Mezzotint

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.5930-R
Primary reference Number: 167231
Charrington (Rembrandt): 117 II
Alexander (Rembrandt): 117 II
Lugt: 572
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "The philosopher in deep study" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/167231 Accessed: 2024-04-20 08:08:56

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