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Hercules and the apples of the Hesperides: 3060

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Titles

Hercules and the apples of the Hesperides

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Morandi, Giovanni Maria

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Notes

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

Measurements and weight

Height: 260 mm
Width: 319 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

Italian

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

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 11 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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