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The Sienese she-wolf with the twins Senus and Aschius: 4051

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Titles

The Sienese she-wolf with the twins Senus and Aschius

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Maccari, Leopoldo

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From the University Purchase Fund.

Measurements and weight

Height: 151 mm
Width: 157 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1875) by The Fitzwilliam Museum Syndicate

School or Style

Italian
Sienese School

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Black ink
Green wash
Yellow wash

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and black ink, grey, green and yellow on lightly squared paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: SE NA
  • Method of creation: Black ink

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Related exhibitions

Identification numbers

Accession number: 4051
Primary reference Number: 37567

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 17 July 2025

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

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