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Study of three heads: two of bearded men, the other of a woman: 2812

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Study of three heads: two of bearded men, the other of a woman
The Virgin and Child

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Conca, Sebastiano

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Notes

History note: J. Auldjo (Lugt 48); sale Christie's, 14-16 July 1859 ; Brangwyn, Frank

Measurements and weight

Height: 246 mm
Width: 194 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Note

Formerly catalogued as 'Anonymous, Roman School, 17th C.'

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

White chalk
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( blue grey)

Techniques used in production

Pen and ink : Recto: pen and ink heightened with white verso: black chalk, heightened with white on blue-grey paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 16.S R. / 205 Drawn by Baroccio after Raphael
  • Location: Old mount
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Text: 772
  • Location: Old mount, verso
  • Method of creation: Ink

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 2812
Primary reference Number: 6897
Lugt: 48
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024 Last processed: Friday 25 October 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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