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A musical party at Montagu House, 1733: PD.2-1947

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

A musical party at Montagu House, 1733

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Laroon, Marcellus

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Notes

History note: Bendall Martyn (for whom executed); Randall Davies, 10-12 Feb. 1947 (267)

Measurements and weight

Height: 357 mm
Width: 266 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1947-02) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

Production date: AD 1733

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite
Wash
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Pen and ink : Pen and ink over graphite with a little wash on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Mar: Laroon Dux. Fecit
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1733
  • Location: Lower right, following the above
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Date

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.2-1947
Primary reference Number: 18464
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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