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Cupids Mourning over a Broken Lute: P.11894-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Cupids Mourning over a Broken Lute
Children crying over a broken lyre
Book of Gems

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Greatbach, William
Draughtsman: Hayter, John (After)

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Description

Title taken from 'An Index of British Annuals'

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1901) by Wright, William Aldis

Dating

19th Century
Production date: AD 1836

Note

On chine collé. Vignette.

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Steel engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.11894-R
Primary reference Number: 174763
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 2 March 2023 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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