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Head of a youth (Study after the antique): PD.32-1961

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Head of a youth (Study after the antique)

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Dyck, Anthony van (Attributed to)

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Notes

History note: Sir E.J. Poynter (Lugt 874); Poynter Sale, Sotheby's, 25 April 1918, lot 259 (as Flemish School)

Measurements and weight

Height: 225 mm
Width: 170 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1961) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray

Note

Possibly an early study by Sir Peter Lely [1618-1680]

School or Style

Flemish

Materials used in production

Whitening
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper ( buff)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Black chalk, heightened with white on rough, buff coloured laid paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 1025
  • Location: Verso

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.32-1961
Primary reference Number: 4563
Lugt: 874
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 16 July 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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