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A soldier taking aim: PD.353-1963

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

A soldier taking aim

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Gheyn, Jacob II de

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Notes

History note: J.P. Zomer, Amsterdam (c. 1720); Comte de Robiano et alii, sold Amsterdam, 15-16 June 1926, part of lot 373; A.W. Mensing, sold Amsterdam 27 April 1937, part of lot 208; bt. P. & D. Colnaghi, bought by Sir Bruce Ingram (Lugt 1405a) in May 1937

Measurements and weight

Height: 267 mm
Width: 186 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Brown ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and brown ink, grey wash on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 11
  • Location: Recto
  • Text: 633 2 stuks i.e.
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: 13
  • Location: Verso

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.353-1963
Primary reference Number: 4666
Lugt: 1405a
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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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