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A group of fisherfolk: PD.4-1948

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

A group of fisherfolk

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Vlieger, Simon de (Attributed to)

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Measurements and weight

Height: 170 mm
Width: 230 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1948-02) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray

Note

Previously attributed to Philips de Koninck [1619-1688]; a painting with these figures in it, signed by Pieter de Neyn [1597-1639] and dated 1638 was sold at Christie's, London, 13 December 1991, lot 191; another painting with the same figures was in New York, as Pieter de Neyn, but was attributed by Dr Ulrich Beck to de Vlieger

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Sepia wash
Sepia

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and sepia ink, sepia wash, on paper, laid down

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 63
  • Location: On the old mount
  • Method of creation: Stamped
  • Text: Philip de Koningh
  • Location: On the old mount
  • Method of creation: Stamped

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.4-1948
Primary reference Number: 4782

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 7 May 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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