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Berger et son troupeau: PD.149-1985

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Object information

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

People, subjects and objects depicted

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
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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