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The Descent of the Swan
Painter: Ward, James
History note: Briton Rivière R.A., (by 1885); F. Holbrooke; Christie's, 23 March 1923 (58); H.W. Atherton; Sotheby's. 14 June 1950 (149); H. Noel Whiting; Christie's, 27 March 1981 (28)
Method of acquisition: Given (1993) by Reed, Anthony
An allegory to illustrate Peter Coxe's The Social Day.
Support
composed of
panel (wood)
Frame
Depth 6 cm
Height 49 cm
Width 45.4 cm
Panel
Height 34.9 cm
Width 31.1 cm
Painting (image-making) : Oil on panel
Accession number: PD.58-1993
Primary reference Number: 4013
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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