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Study of a head and an arm: 2958

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Study of a head and an arm

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Ferri, Ciro

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Notes

History note: Nathaniel Hone (Lugt 2793); A.A. VanSittart

Measurements and weight

Height: 158 mm
Width: 175 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

Brown ink
Brown wash

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Pen and brown ink on brown washed paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Ciro Ferri
  • Location: Verso, old mount
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2958
Primary reference Number: 7343
Lugt: 2793
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 16 July 2021 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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