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Mythological scene: the offering of Phrixos and Helle
Draughtsman: Lairesse, Gerard de
History note: From the collections of Thomas Banks, R.A. (1735-1805) (Lugt 2423); Mrs Lavinia Forster (d.1856); Ambrose Poynter Esq. (1796-1886) (Lugt 161); Sir Edward J. Poynter, Bart., K.C.V.O., R.A. (1836-1919); Poynter Sale, 25 April 1918 (Sotheby), lot 267, bt. by Messrs Agnew for £3 on behalf of Charles Clarke, Esq. (18 -1935); Louis Clarke (1881-1960), the latter's brother
Height: 180 mm
Width: 310 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1956-07-19) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray
Project for a wall painting?
Support composed of paper
Drawing : Pen with sepia and grey wash, on paper
Accession number: PD.20-1956
Primary reference Number: 4787
Lugt: 2423
Lugt: 161
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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