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Composite of nine allegorical scenes of life in the town and country
Brentel, Friedrich
(Draughtsman)
History note: Henry Rogers Broughton, 2nd Lord of Fairhaven
From the Biffen Fund.
Height: 179 mm
Width: 228 mm
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Method of acquisition: Bought
(1976)
by
Executors of Henry Rogers Broughton
Previously attributed to Frans Francken II [1581-1642]
Support composed of vellum (skin)
Drawing : Gouache (some impasto) with touches of gold on vellum
Accession number: PD.9-1976
Primary reference Number: 4648
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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: GR.45.1850
Accession Number: 44
Accession Number: 226
Accession Number: M.1.1A-H-1936
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