Four Philosophers: 2897

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Four Philosophers

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Calandrucci, Giacinto

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Notes

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

Measurements and weight

Height: 241 mm
Width: 178 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

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

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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

References and bibliographic entries

Die Handzeichnungen von Giacinto Calandrucci

Related exhibitions

Italian Drawings: Highlights from the Collection

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2897
Primary reference Number: 7148
Lugt: 2214
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 16 July 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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