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Study of a nude archer: 2561

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Study of a nude archer
Drapery study with a quiver and arrows

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Pignoni, Simone

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Notes

History note: From the collection of Sir Nathanial Hone (1718-1784) (Lugt 2793); John Tetlow (d. before 1840) (Lugt 2868)

Measurements and weight

Height: 279 mm
Width: 172 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1943) by Goetze, Constance, Mrs

Note

Formerly catalogued as: 'Anonymous, Italian School, 17th Century'.

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

Red chalk
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( buff)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Recto: red chalk verso: ink on buff paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Cigani (?or Pignani)
  • Location: On the backing, verso
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Text: Valsolda Pegani (?)
  • Location: On mount
  • Text: Milanese / Valsolda (?)
  • Location: On backing

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 2561
Primary reference Number: 6889
Lugt: 2793
Lugt: 2868

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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