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On the disposal of wealth: Illustration to Horace, Carmina III, 40-45: PD.12-1980

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

On the disposal of wealth: Illustration to Horace, Carmina III, 40-45

Maker(s)

Painter: Veen, Otto van

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Notes

History note: Sale, Christie's, 11 December 1979 (lot 220)

Measurements and weight

Height: 18.5 cm
Width: 14.7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1980) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Graphite
Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( marouflé on oak panel)

Techniques used in production

Grisaille : Grisaille oil over graphite on paper marouflé on oak panel

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Otho Vaenius pinxit
  • Location: Verso
  • Type: Signature

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.12-1980
Primary reference Number: 2090
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024 Last processed: Friday 25 October 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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