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Grotto Ferrata, near Rome: 3032

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Titles

Grotto Ferrata, near Rome

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Unknown

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Measurements and weight

Height: 143 mm
Width: 222 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

Italian
Roman School

Materials used in production

Brown wash
Bistre

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and bistre, brown wash, on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Grotte Ferrate 14 Mielgie fuore de Roma
  • Location: Underneath the drawing
  • Method of creation: Pen and ink
  • Text: 4334
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Text: page 85 out of small book
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3032
Primary reference Number: 6953

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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