An unknown man, presumably an émigré, wearing the Cross of St Louis: PD.1-1993

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Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Titles

An unknown man, presumably an émigré, wearing the Cross of St Louis

Maker(s)

Miniaturist: Smart, John

Categories

Miniature (painting)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1993) by Macnaughton, Angus I.

Dating

Production date: AD 1790

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Materials used in production

Components of the work

Support composed of ivory

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour on ivory

Inscription or legends present

Text: JS
Location: Lower left
Method of creation: Ink
Type: Signature

Inscription present: followed by an illegible inscription - possibly 'II'

Text: 1790
Location: Lower left, below the above
Method of creation: Ink
Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.1-1993
Primary reference Number: 18272
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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