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Berger et son troupeau: PD.149-1985

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Berger et son troupeau
Translated as: Shepherd and his flock

Maker(s)

Painter: Troyon, Constant

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Notes

History note: The artist's sale, Paris, 22-23 January 1866 (Lugt 2406); with G.M. Lotinga Ltd., London, 1958; with The Hazlitt Gallery, from which bought by John Tillotson, 1958

Legal notes

The John Tillotson Bequest, 1984, received 1985

Measurements and weight

Height: 24.1 cm
Width: 43.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1985) by Tillotson, John

Note

Typical of Troyon's mature style.

School or Style

French

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Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of panel (wood)

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on panel

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: in the form of an oval

  • Text: VENTE TROYON
  • Method of creation: Red stamp
  • Type: Sale mark

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.149-1985
Primary reference Number: 2982
Lugt: 2406

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 25 October 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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