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Capriccio - two figures with a horse at a classical fountain with ruined tower in background: 3641

Current Location: In storage

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Capriccio - two figures with a horse at a classical fountain with ruined tower in background
Interior with view through a dooryway to dome beyond

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Clérisseau, Charles Louis

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 345 mm
Width: 295 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Black wash
Black chalk
Watercolour
Ink
Gouache

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( stuck down)
Recto
Verso

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: No 36
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3641
Primary reference Number: 6201

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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