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On the disposal of wealth: Illustration to Horace, Carmina III, 40-45
Painter: Veen, Otto van
History note: Sale, Christie's, 11 December 1979 (lot 220)
Height: 18.5 cm
Width: 14.7 cm
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Method of acquisition: Given (1980) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Support composed of paper ( marouflé on oak panel)
Grisaille : Grisaille oil over graphite on paper marouflé on oak panel
Accession number: PD.12-1980
Primary reference Number: 2090
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: CM.40-1965
Accession Number: PD.961-1963
Accession Number: CM.45-1965
Accession Number: 734*3a
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