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Shepherds with their flock near a farm: PD.240-1963

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Shepherds with their flock near a farm

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Cats, Jacob

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Sir Bruce Ingram (Lugt 1405a)

Measurements and weight

Height: 206 mm
Width: 279 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1963) by Ingram, Bruce Stirling, Sir

Dating

1780s
Production date: AD 1781-07

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Black ink
Black chalk

Components of the work

Meduim composed of grey wash
Support composed of laid paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Black chalk, pen, black ink and grey wash, on laid paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: N.353(2 changed to a 3) Gedagten / in July 1781 / P / J. Cats-
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: July 1790
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.240-1963
Primary reference Number: 4440
Lugt: 1405a

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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