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Study of a young man, turned right, leaning with right arm on pedestal: 2970

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Study of a young man, turned right, leaning with right arm on pedestal

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Backer, Jacob Adriaensz.

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Measurements and weight

Height: 262 mm
Width: 210 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Note

A counterproof has probably been taken from this drawing

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Whitening
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( faded blue-grey)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Black chalk, heightened with white on faded blue-grey paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: vandyke (in an 18th century hand?)
  • Location: Lower right-hand corner
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2970
Primary reference Number: 4193

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 17 July 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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