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Two parables: the Blind leading the Blind; the Mote and the Beam
Maccari, Leopoldo
(Draughtsman)
From the University Purchase Fund.
Height: 335 mm
Width: 429 mm
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Method of acquisition: Bought
(1875)
by
The Fitzwilliam Museum Syndicate
Support composed of paper Meidum composed of black ink
Drawing : Pen and black ink over graphite on lightly squared paper
Accession number: 4078
Primary reference Number: 37632
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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: 734*3b
Accession Number: 734*3a
Accession Number: M/P.3B & C-1938
Accession Number: P.12121-R
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