A sleeping man
Draughtsman: Unknown
Part of a portfolio.
History note: T. Fellows; Dr Dean; Sir Bruce Ingram (not stamped) offered for sale by his executors, Sotheby's, 1 December 1964, lot 45 withdrawn
Bequeathed 1963, received 1964
Height: 80 mm
Width: 66 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1964) by Ingram, Bruce Stirling, Sir
The drawings, none of which is of high quality, are all laid down on the recto of the pages and are in two main hands: one rather crude: "Dutch School, 17th century" and the other more accomplished: "In the manner of Callot".
Support composed of paper ( laid down)
Drawing : Red chalk on paper, laid down (on f.2 of portfolio)
Inscription present: though there are now only fourteen pages
Accession number: PD.40-1964
Primary reference Number: 4141
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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