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Pysche served in her bath by nymphs she cannot see: PD.26-2020

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Pysche served in her bath by nymphs she cannot see

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Nollekens, Joseph
Master of the Die (After)

Entities

Categories

Description

After an engraving by the Master of the Die from the 'Fable of Psyche' series (B. XV. 45, 47), number 7. See also PD.27-2020.

Notes

History note: Joseph Neeld, Grittenham House, Chippenham, Wilts. (1789-1856); Christopher Mendez, from whom purchased, 2017

Legal notes

Given by Gordon G. F. Dixon, 2020

Measurements and weight

Height: 178 mm
Width: 233 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2020) by Dixon, Gordon

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and ink on laid paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: This drawing is by Joseph Nollekens, the sculptor - by whom this collection was formed. J.N.
  • Location: L.c. secondary support
  • Method of creation: Pen and ink
  • Type: Inscribed

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.26-2020
Primary reference Number: 287405
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 13 May 2021 Updated: Wednesday 14 July 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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