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Grotto Ferrata called Cicero's Tusculum: 832/3.f.1

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Grotto Ferrata called Cicero's Tusculum
Sketch of a frieze of figures

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Flaxman, John

Entities

Categories

Description

Cut from sketchbook. Loose, inside front cover.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1916-12) by Murray, Charles Fairfax

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper
Leaf Height 193 mm Width 134 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Pen and ink with graphite on laid paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 4
  • Location: Recto, lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Text: 1.2.3.4. Grotto Ferrata / called Cicero's Tusculum
  • Location: Recto, below
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 832/3.f.1
Primary reference Number: 38876
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 20 May 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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