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Catherine Vaux, Lady Abergavenny: 442

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Catherine Vaux, Lady Abergavenny

Maker(s)

Painter: Somer, Paulus I van

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Measurements and weight

Height: 77.5 cm
Width: 63.8 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1816) by Fitzwilliam, Richard, 7th Viscount

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1617 : Date derived from costume.

School or Style

British

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of canvas

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on canvas

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Catherine Vaux wife to Henry Baron Abergavenny
  • Location: Lower right

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 442
Primary reference Number: 3895
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024 Last processed: Friday 25 October 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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