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Heads of a nymph and a satyr: 2889

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Heads of a nymph and a satyr

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Boucher, François (Ascribed to)

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: From the collection of J.B. de Graaf (1742-1804) (G. imprint, lower right) (Lugt 1120)

Measurements and weight

Height: 252 mm
Width: 331 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1834) by Mesman, Daniel

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

White chalk
Black chalk
Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( pale brown, laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Red, black and white chalk on pale brown paper, laid down

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 548
  • Location: On mount, lower left
  • Method of creation: Brown ink
  • Text: Boucher
  • Location: On mount, lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2889
Primary reference Number: 6106
Lugt: 1120
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024 Last processed: Friday 25 October 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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