Hercules and the apples of the Hesperides: 3060

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Hercules and the apples of the Hesperides

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Morandi, Giovanni Maria

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Notes

History note: A.A. VanSittart (1824-1882)

Measurements and weight

Height: 260 mm
Width: 319 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

Red ink
Whitening
Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Red chalk, heightened with white and squared for transfer in red chalk; margins ruled in red ink, on paper

Inscription or legends present

Text: Gio Maria Morandi (in VanSittart's hand)
Location: Verso
Method of creation: Red ink

Text: 9259 (in VanSittart's hand)
Location: Verso
Method of creation: Red ink

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 3060
Primary reference Number: 7603
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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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