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The Island of Anconetta, Venice
Attributed to
Wilson, Richard
(Draughtsman)
History note: Bought from F.R. Meatyard, London, 1915
Height: 247 mm
Width: 451 mm
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Method of acquisition: Given
(1950-11)
by
Bacon, T.W.
Support composed of paper ( blue, laid down)
Drawing (image-making) : Black and white chalk on blue paper, laid down on card
Inscription present: (probably C.F. Greville (1749-1809), see Lugt 549) in the hand of William Esdaile
Inscription present: in same hand as above
Accession number: PD.117-1950
Primary reference Number: 20435
Lugt: 549
Stable URI
Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2022)
"The Island of Anconetta, Venice"
Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/20435 Accessed: 2022-08-19 22:13:21
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Accession Number: 184
Accession Number: 188
Accession Number: ANE.2c.1975
Accession Number: 189
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