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A bear attacking a deer: P.328-1945

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

A bear attacking a deer

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Géricault, Jean Louis André Théodore (Attributed to)
Printer: Gihaut, Jean François
Publisher: Tilt, Charles

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Notes

History note: Sotheby's, 16 April 1945, Lot 112

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1945-05) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

Production date: AD 1829

Note

Attributed to Géricault

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of chine collé
Image Height 160 mm Width 215 mm
Sheet Height 261 mm Width 365 mm

Techniques used in production

Lithography

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Imp. Lith. de Gihaut frères éditeurs
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: London 1829. Published by Ch. Tilt 86 fleet street.
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 6.
  • Location: Upper right
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Number

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.328-1945
Primary reference Number: 2191
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Audit data

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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