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A pair of angels with swords and the serpent; faint graphite drawing of a figure between the angels: 736*.f.6

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

A pair of angels with swords and the serpent; faint graphite drawing of a figure between the angels

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Flaxman, John

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1912) by Murray, Charles Fairfax

Dating

1792 - 1793

Note

Design for 'Purgatorio' Canto 8, v. 25, "E vidi uscir de l'alto e scener gine Due angeli con due spade affocate".

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper
Leaf Height 192 mm Width 131 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Pen and ink over traces of graphite on laid paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Purg. 11
  • Location: Upper left
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 736*.f.6
Primary reference Number: 38959
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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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