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Oliver Cromwell between two pillars: P.79-1940

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Oliver Cromwell between two pillars
The Embleme of Englands distractions as also of her attained, and further expected Freedome, & Happines

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Faithorne, William (Attributed)
Draughtsman: Barlow, Francis (After)

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Notes

History note: Daniell sold to John Charrington [Lugt 572], 7 June 1935; sold at his sale (Christie's) 19 June 1940, lot 34.

Legal notes

Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum, with the aid of a contribution from the National Art-Collections Fund and from E.E. Barron, M.A., LL.B.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1940) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

17th Century#
Production date: circa AD 1658

Note

With 'meritas' in the Latin verse at the lower centre changed to 'metuas'. In a later state the head was changed to represent William III.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.79-1940
Primary reference Number: 45860
Fagan (Faithorne): 81 (p.31) II

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 October 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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