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Three putti with a dolphin: 2598

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Three putti with a dolphin

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Verdier, François

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: From the collection of L.C. (Lugt 1718) Louis Corot

Measurements and weight

Height: 209 mm
Width: 131 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1943) by Brangwyn, Frank

Note

Formerly attributed to Le Brun

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite, pen and grey wash, on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Charles Le Brun
  • Location: Lower left corner
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Text: 41
  • Location: Lower right corner
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Text: achete (?) par papa le 23-8-36
  • Location: Mount
  • Method of creation: Indian ink
  • Text: 27
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Red ink
  • Text: M.F.
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Indian ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2598
Primary reference Number: 6493
Lugt: 1718
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 24 May 2022 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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