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Hercules and the apples of the Hesperides
Draughtsman: Morandi, Giovanni Maria
History note: A.A. VanSittart (1824-1882)
Height: 260 mm
Width: 319 mm
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Method of acquisition: Given (1862) by VanSittart, Augustus Arthur
Support composed of paper
Drawing : Red chalk, heightened with white and squared for transfer in red chalk; margins ruled in red ink, on paper
Accession number: 3060
Primary reference Number: 7603
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2023) "Hercules and the apples of the Hesperides" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/7603 Accessed: 2023-02-09 13:56:44
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Accession Number: PD.155-1985
Accession Number: CM.LS.1544-R
Accession Number: 832/7.f.27
Accession Number: 832/7.f.26
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