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Neo-classical scene with a wealthy Queen: P.141-2015

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Neo-classical scene with a wealthy Queen

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Unknown

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Description

In centre, a Queen, wearing a large crown is shown various treasures offered by men of different racial origin. To right, her wealth is amased, at her feet a bag of gold coins spills over.

Legal notes

Accepted in lieu of Inheritance Tax by H M Government from the estate of the Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd and allocated to the Fitzwilliam Museum 2141

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century
1800 -

Note

Stipple with hand colouring pasted on a paper washed with green/blue watercolour with pattern printed from woodblocks (darkened white lead).

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Hand colouring
Stipple
Woodblock

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.141-2015
Primary reference Number: 210681
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Audit data

Created: Friday 23 December 2016 Updated: Thursday 16 June 2022 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Neo-classical scene with a wealthy Queen" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/210681 Accessed: 2024-11-25 17:17:05

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