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The Adoration of the Shepherds
Follower of
Rubens, Peter Paul
(Draughtsman)
History note: From the collection of the Earl of Warwick (1818-1893) (Lugt 2600), Sale Christie's, 21 May 1896, lot 355 (together with no. 3129), bt. by G.T. Clough for £4. 15s
Height: 315 mm
Width: 271 mm
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Method of acquisition: Given
(1913-02)
by
Clough, G.T.
Antwerp School; perhaps by Theodoor van Thulden [1606-1669]
Support composed of paper
Drawing : Black chalk, heightened with bistre brush, on paper
Accession number: 3130
Primary reference Number: 5121
Lugt: 2600
Stable URI
Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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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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