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Self-Portrait in a heavy fur cap: Bust: AD.12.39-314

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Self-Portrait in a heavy fur cap: Bust

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Transferred (1876) by Cambridge University Library

Dating

Production date: AD 1631

Note

Only state.

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper
Plate Height 63 mm Width 57 mm
Sheet Height 63 mm Width 58 mm

Techniques used in production

Sulphur tint
Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: RHL
  • Location: Image upper left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Monogram
  • Text: 1631
  • Location: Image upper left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Date

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Identification numbers

Accession number: AD.12.39-314
Primary reference Number: 40902
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B16 Only state
Biƶrklund/Barnard: BB31-L Only state
Old location number: 38.1.19c
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 23 May 2022 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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