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Alexandra Coape: PD.20-1965

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Alexandra Coape

Maker(s)

Miniaturist: Unknown

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Measurements and weight

Height: 50 mm
Width: 40 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1965) by Savill, G. B., Mrs

Dating

1840s
Circa 1845 - 1850

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour

Components of the work

Support composed of ivory

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour on ivory

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: in 19th century hand

  • Text: Alexandra / Coape / born 18[?]45 / died young
  • Location: Verso, old backing card

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.20-1965
Primary reference Number: 17642

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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