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A classical scene in a landscape setting: M.46-2015

Object information

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Titles

A classical scene in a landscape setting

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Hand-painted leaf, with a woman in a flying chariot, drawn by two horses, with putti embracing a man standing on the ground to her left. Above on the right Cupid prepares to shoot his arrow, while to the left is a leaping dog. With floral and gilt reserves and two butterflies.
The ivory sticks carved and fretted.

Notes

History note: The Lennox Boyd Collection. Christies no. 27

Legal notes

Accepted by H.M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax from The Lennox Boyd Estate

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Allocated (2015-04-27) by H.M. Government

Dating

18th Century
Production date: circa AD 1770

School or Style

English

Components of the work

Leaf composed of gilt
Sticks composed of ivory

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.46-2015
Primary reference Number: 205084
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 6 August 2015 Updated: Wednesday 15 May 2019 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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