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Moses defending the daughters of Jethro
Draughtsman: Farinati, Paolo
History note: Sir Peter Lely (?); William Gibson (his pricing on the old mount; according to his system, put on for the benefit of his widow, the price proposed was 20 shillings, changed to 25 shillings); Jonathan Richardson Junior (Lugt 2984); W. Bates (Lugt 2604); Sir J.C. Robinson (Lugt 1433); Christie's, 14 May 1902, lot 380, as Schiavone; G.T. Clough
Height: 209 mm
Width: 629 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1913) by Clough, G.T.
A preparatory study for the finished painting now in the Museo di Castelvecchio, Verona
Brown ink
Brown wash
Black chalk
Support composed of card ( faded carta azzura; marked off at the bottom for transfer in 35 divisions of 16mm width)
Drawing (image-making) : Pen and brown ink, brown wash, over black chalk on faded carta azzura
Inscription present: in Gibson's hand
Inscription present: in Gibson's hand
Accession number: 2957
Primary reference Number: 7332
Lugt: 2984
Lugt: 2604
Lugt: 1433
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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