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"The Shades approaching Dante and Virgil"
Rodin, Auguste
(Draughtsman)
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
Height: 183 mm
Width: 117 mm
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Method of acquisition: Bequeathed
(1937-03)
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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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: P.92-2005 (6)
Accession Number: P.815-R
Accession Number: 1176
Accession Number: P.22-1963
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