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A Quadratura: design for a ceiling: PD.27-1983

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Titles

A Quadratura: design for a ceiling

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Steidl, Melchior Michael (Attributed to)

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: A junk shop in Sutton, Surrey, where acquired by Professor Wyburn-Mason

Legal notes

In memory of her husband, Professor R. Wyburn Mason

Measurements and weight

Height: 354 mm
Width: 382 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1983) by Wyburn-Mason, M. Joan, Mrs

Note

Very much in the style of Andrea Pozzo [1642-1709]; may be after Steidl rather than by him

School or Style

Austrian

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Brown ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( 3 pieces)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Graphite, pen, brown ink and watercolour on three piece of paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Vom Hr Seidel geschenkht / urbach
  • Location: Above
  • Method of creation: Black ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.27-1983
Primary reference Number: 5984

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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