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The island of S. Cristoforo Di Murano, Venice: 188

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Titles

The island of S. Cristoforo Di Murano, Venice

Maker(s)

Painter: Guardi, Giacomo

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Notes

History note: Giacomo Tarma (?), Venice; George Agar-Ellis, 1st Lord Dover (1797-1833)

Measurements and weight

Depth: 5 cm
Height: 16.5 cm
Width: 23.8 cm
Width: 37.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1834) by Mesman, Daniel

School or Style

Italian
Venetian School

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of canvas
Frame Height 30.5 cm

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on canvas

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 188
Primary reference Number: 443

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 22 October 2024

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

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