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Self-portrait in a mirror: PD.15-1986

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Self-portrait in a mirror

Maker(s)

Painter: Monynihan, Rodrigo

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Christie's. 20 April 1951 (51); with Meatyard from whom bought by the donor

Legal notes

Through the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum.

Measurements and weight

Depth: 3.5 cm
Height: 30.3 cm
Width: 40.5 cm
Width: 45.7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1986) by Powell, C. N. Peter

Dating

Production date: AD 1940

School or Style

British

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of canvas
Frame Height 35.6 cm

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on canvas

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Moynihan
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 40
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Date

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.15-1986
Primary reference Number: 3679
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 22 November 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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