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A nymph (after Jean Goujon): PD.42-1959

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Titles

A nymph (after Jean Goujon)

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique

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Notes

History note: Given by Ingres to Alphonse Legros (1837-1911) who presented it to Charles Julius Knowles, father of the last owner

Measurements and weight

Height: 460 mm
Width: 117 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1959-05) by Knowles, Guy John Fenton

Dating

1800s
Circa 1802 - 1806

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: I
  • Location: Lower left-hand corner
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: (Paris frame-maker) Adolphe Beugniet, 10 Rue Lafitte
  • Location: Verso, frame
  • Method of creation: Label

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.42-1959
Primary reference Number: 6466

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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