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Head of a donkey; outline of a cow seen from behind: 2887

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Head of a donkey; outline of a cow seen from behind

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Both, Jan (Attributed to)

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Notes

History note: Kerrich (Lugt 1568)

Legal notes

Bequeathed by the Rev. R. E. Kerrich 1872 (received 1873)

Measurements and weight

Height: 118 mm
Width: 97 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1873) by Kerrich, Richard Edward

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Red chalk on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: May 26, 1827 TK
  • Location: On the old mount
  • Text: 3/6 (and) Both
  • Location: Lower right-hand corner
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2887
Primary reference Number: 4319
Lugt: 1568

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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