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The Adoration of the Shepherds
Imitator of
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
(Draughtsman)
History note: A. Fitzherber(g?), Lord St Helens (1753-1839), not identifiable in his sale, Christie's, 26 May 1840; Ricketts and Shannon collection
Height: 100 mm
Width: 84 mm
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Method of acquisition: Bequeathed
(1937)
by
Shannon, Charles Haslewood
Same hand as the group of imitations in Munich
Support composed of paper
Drawing (image-making) : Pen and brown ink, on paper
Accession number: 2141
Primary reference Number: 5036
Stable URI
Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2022)
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Accession Number: PD.3-2013
Accession Number: C.2821C-1928
Accession Number: 2821
Accession Number: PD.33-1986
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