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The Death of Absalom
Draughtsman: Maccari, Leopoldo
From the University Purchase Fund.
Height: 437 mm
Width: 393 mm
Method of acquisition: Bought (1875) by The Fitzwilliam Museum Syndicate
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composed of
paper
Meidum
composed of
black wash
light-brown wash
Drawing : Pen and black ink, black and light brown wash on lightly squared paper
Accession number: 4070
Primary reference Number: 37620
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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