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A meeting of two generals by the sea shore
Draughtsman: Castello, Bernardo (Circle of)
History note: Count J.von Ross? (Lugt 2693); Sir Frank Brangwyn
Height: 202 mm
Width: 136 mm
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Method of acquisition: Given (1943) by Brangwyn, Frank
Brown ink
Brown wash
White bodycolour
Support composed of prepared paper
Drawing : Pen and brown ink, brown wash, heightened with white on brown washed paper
Inscription present: 'SG' in monogram
Accession number: 4109
Primary reference Number: 37697
Lugt: 2693
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: PD.13-1978
Accession Number: PD.94-1992
Accession Number: PD.581-1991
Accession Number: CM.115-1940
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