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Bacchus reclining on clouds, with putti: 3027

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Bacchus reclining on clouds, with putti

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Monti, Francesco (Bolognese)

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Measurements and weight

Height: 351 mm
Width: 240 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1862) by VanSittart, Augustus Arthur

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Grisaille oils on paper (monochrome)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: F. Monti (signed?)
  • Location: Recto
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: Monti
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink

Inscription present: said to have been inscribed thus

  • Text: by G.M. Morandi
  • Location: Mount, verso?

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 3027
Primary reference Number: 6947
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 16 July 2021 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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