Two tigers at play
Barye, Antoine Louis
(Draughtsman)
History note: From the collection of the artist (Lugt 220); Vente Barye, Paris, 7-12 February 1876; purchased by Ch. Ricketts from the London branch of the Amsterdam dealer E.J. van Wisselingh, August 1901 for £50; Charles Ricketts, R.A., (1866-1931) and Charles Shannon, R.A. (1863-1937); on loan to the Museum from 1933-37
The Ricketts and Shannon Collection. Bequeathed by Charles Shannon, 1937
Height: 448 mm
Width: 608 mm
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Method of acquisition: Bequeathed
(1937)
by
Shannon, Charles Haslewood
Support composed of tracing paper ( stuck down on card)
Drawing (image-making) : Conté crayon on tracing paper, stuck down on card
Accession number: 1979
Primary reference Number: 6080
Lugt: 220
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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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"Two tigers at play"
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