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An Indian Prince: PD.16-1948

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

An Indian Prince

Maker(s)

Miniaturist: Smart, John

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Notes

History note: By descent in the Leicester family to Sir Peter Leicester, Bart; his sale, Christie's 24 May 1948 (84), where bought by the Friends of the Fitzwiliam

Measurements and weight

Height: 57 mm
Width: 42 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1948) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

1780s
Production date: AD 1788

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

  • Text: JS
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Black
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1788 / I
  • Location: Lower right, below the above
  • Method of creation: Black
  • Type: Date

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.16-1948
Primary reference Number: 18230

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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