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George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham: P.12-1954

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Object information

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Titles

George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Elstrack, Renold
Printmaker: Gheyn, Jacob II de (After)

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Description

Copy of an engraving by Jacques de Gheyn II dated 1589

Notes

History note: Bought at Sotheby's 10 February, 1954, Lot 76

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1954) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray

Note

After the plate cut on all sides

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Engraving

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.12-1954
Primary reference Number: 33859
Hind (English 1952-64): 6 II
New Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): (Gheyn) 188 (reverse copy)
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024 Last processed: Tuesday 13 May 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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