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Head of a boy with a book
Draughtsman: Piazzetta, Giovanni Battista
In accordance with the wishes of the late W. Barclay Squire, M.A., by his sister and executrix, Mrs Fuller Maitland
Height: 368 mm
Width: 308 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1927) by Fuller Maitland, Mrs
Support composed of paper ( blue (faded))
Drawing (image-making) : Black and white chalks on faded blue paper
Accession number: 1193c
Primary reference Number: 7702
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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