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Head of a man, called Pope Paul V: PD.11-1958

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Head of a man, called Pope Paul V
Head of a man, de face

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Italian School

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Notes

History note: From the collection of Paul Huart (d. c. 1869) (Lugt 2084)

Measurements and weight

Height: 260 mm
Width: 178 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1958-01-16) by Knowles, Guy John Fenton

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

White chalk
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( buff)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Black chalk, heightened with white on buff paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: No 245
  • Location: Top centre
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.11-1958
Primary reference Number: 6990
Lugt: 2084
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024 Last processed: Tuesday 13 May 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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