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Thomas Bruce, Earl of Elgin: P.2372-R

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Titles

Thomas Bruce, Earl of Elgin
Thomas Earle of Elgin and Lord Bruce of Whorleston &c.

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Faithorne, William

Entities

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Notes

History note: From the Allen and Northwick Collections; Charrington bought at Colnaghi's 1931

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1933) by Charrington, John

Dating

17th Century, Late
Production date: AD 1663

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.2372-R
Primary reference Number: 45871
Fagan (Faithorne): 89 II
O'Donoghue: 1
Lugt: 572
Lugt: 53

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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