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Cupid in Pysche’s arms: PD.27-2020

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Cupid in Pysche’s arms

Maker(s)

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

Entities

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Description

After an engraving by the Master of the Die from the 'Fable of Psyche' series (B. XV. 45, 47), number 9. See also PD.26-2020.

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, also, by the hand of Joseph Nolleken [sic] / the sculptor - by whom this collection was made, / Jos Neeld
  • Location: L.c. secondary support
  • Method of creation: Pen and ink
  • Type: Inscribed

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.27-2020
Primary reference Number: 287406

Audit data

Created: Thursday 13 May 2021 Updated: Wednesday 14 July 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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