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"The Shades approaching Dante and Virgil"
Draughtsman: Rodin, Auguste
History note: From the collection of Charles Ricketts, R.A. (1866-1931) and Charles Shannon, R.A. (1863-1937); on loan to the Museum since January 1933
The Ricketts and Shannon Collection. Bequeathed by Charles Shannon, 1937
Height: 183 mm
Width: 117 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1937) by Shannon, Charles Haslewood
Support composed of paper ( buff)
Drawing (image-making) : Graphite, pen and dark sepia wash on buff paper
Inscription present: below the above inscription
Inscription present: in a circle
Accession number: 2145
Primary reference Number: 6744
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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