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The Colosseum, Rome: 3613

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Colosseum, Rome

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Clérisseau, Charles Louis

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Probably acquired from the artist's studio by Rev. J.E. Whittaker

Measurements and weight

Height: 417 mm
Width: 585 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1821) by Whittaker, J. W.

Note

For other views of the Colosseum, see nos. 3612, 3614, 3615 and 3619

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Bodycolour
Whitening
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour and bodycolour, heightened with white on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Clerisseau
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: No. 1
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3613
Primary reference Number: 6165

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 16 July 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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