The Corvette 'Najaden'
Draughtsman: Eckersberg, Christoffer Wilhelm
History note: Bought by the donor in Sweden c. 1980
Height: 205 mm
Width: 240 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1996) by Katz, Daniel
Production date: AD 1833-07-18
Study for the painting in the Hirschsprungske collection, Copenhagen
Brown ink
Grey-brown wash
Graphite
Support composed of paper
Drawing : Graphite and grey brown wash, bordered with a line of brown ink, on paper
Accession number: PD.71-1996
Primary reference Number: 5788
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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