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The Archangel Michael Foretelling the Crucifixion
Draughtsman: Blake, William
History note: Painted for John Linnell (d. 1882); the Linnell Trustees; Linnell sale, Christie's, 15 March 1918 (154), bt. by Messrs Carfax for T.H. Riches (380 gns.); Mrs T.H. Riches (d. 1950)
Bequeathed 1935.
Height: 502 mm
Width: 385 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1950) by Riches, Thomas Henry
Production date: not before AD 1822 : Begun in 1822
Grey wash
Watercolour
Indian ink
Support composed of paper
Watercolour : Pen, Indian ink, grey wash and watercolour on paper
Accession number: PD.49-1950
Primary reference Number: 17530
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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