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Mary of Modena 1658-1718: 3833

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Mary of Modena 1658-1718

Maker(s)

Miniaturist: Cross, Peter

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Notes

History note: H.J. Pfungst; his sale Christie's, 14 June 1917 (23) (as by Carandini), where bought Pawsey & Payne; L.D. Cunliffe

Measurements and weight

Height: 82 mm
Width: 67 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1937) by Cunliffe, Leonard Daneham

Dating

1670s
Production date: AD 1677

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin) ( card)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour on vellum on card

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Paolo Carandini. pinxit / 1677
  • Location: Verso, on paper stuck to back of card

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 3833
Primary reference Number: 17826

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 20 November 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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