Unknown Man
Miniaturist: Unknown
History note: Mary Louisa, Lady Nordaunt of Walton Hall, Warwick; her sale Christie's, 24 May 1948 (33), where bough by H.E. Backer
Height: 88 mm
Width: 70 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1948) by Backer, H.E.
1860s
Production date:
circa
AD 1860
?William Gibson. Cf. signed at Sotheby's, 1988. (H.W.)
Support composed of vellum (skin) ( on card)
Watercolour : Watercolour on vellum on card
Accession number: PD.21-1948
Primary reference Number: 17616
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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