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Pietà: 2802D

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Pietà

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Vinckeboons, David (Circle of)

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Brangwyn, Frank

Measurements and weight

Height: 101 mm
Width: 72 mm

Relative size of this object

7.2 m10.1 m What does this represent?

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1943) by Brangwyn, Frank

Note

Probably a design for, or copy after, a book illustration

School or Style

Flemish

Materials used in production

Brown-grey wash
Blue wash
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Pen and ink : Pen and ink, blue and grey-brown wash, gone over with a stylus, on paper, laid down on card

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: not in Lugt

  • Text: a cross, unidentified collection mark
  • Location: Lower right-hand corner

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2802D
Primary reference Number: 4051
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 16 July 2021 Last processed: Friday 16 July 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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