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

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

Maker(s)

Miniaturist: Smart, John

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Measurements and weight

58
44

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1790s
Production date: AD 1790

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 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

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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