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David and Abigail
Draughtsman: Amigoni, Jacopo
History note: Unidentified Venetian collector (Lugt, Supplement, 3005 c-d); William Sharp (Lugt 2650); W. Bates (1824-1884) (Lugt 2604); Guy Fenton Knowles
Height: 222 mm
Width: 324 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1958-02-27) by Knowles, Guy John Fenton
Formerly titled 'A group of seven male and female figures, and an ass'
Support composed of ground (material) ( laid down on card; all the corners repaired and several tears)
Drawing
: Grisaille oils highlighted with white, on a pinkish ground, on paper, laid down on card
Grisaille
Accession number: PD.33-1958
Primary reference Number: 7040
Lugt: 3005c
Lugt: 3005d
Lugt: 2650
Lugt: 2604
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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