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Landscape with cattle and figures on a road, by a river: PD.474-1963

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Landscape with cattle and figures on a road, by a river

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Molijn, Pieter

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Notes

History note: The Earl of Bute; Sir Bruce Ingram (Lugt 1405a)

Measurements and weight

Height: 171 mm
Width: 283 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1650s
Production date: AD 1654

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Black chalk, grey wash, on paper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: the 'P' and 'M' in a monogram

  • Text: PMolyn
  • Location: Lower left centre
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1654
  • Location: Lower left centre
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.474-1963
Primary reference Number: 4841
Lugt: 1405a

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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