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Capriccio - group of ruins including statue of lion attacking a horse: 3621

Current Location: In storage

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Capriccio - group of ruins including statue of lion attacking a horse
Slight drawings of arches

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Clérisseau, Charles Louis

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Measurements and weight

Height: 174 mm
Width: 239 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Gouache

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour and gouache on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: No 66
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3621
Primary reference Number: 6178

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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