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Four Philosophers: 2897

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Four Philosophers

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Calandrucci, Giacinto

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Notes

History note: R. Houlditch (Lugt 2214, lower right hand corner); A.A. VanSittart

Measurements and weight

Height: 241 mm
Width: 178 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

White chalk
Dark brown ink
Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Red chalk, pen and dark brown ink, on paper, heightened with white

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 2897
Primary reference Number: 7148
Lugt: 2214
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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