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A triton: 903

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

A triton

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Reni, Guido

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Measurements and weight

Height: 173 mm
Width: 178 mm

Relative size of this object

17.8 m17.3 m What does this represent?

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1917) by Murray, Charles Fairfax

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Red chalk on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: by Guido / picture is at Perugia in / a private collectn.
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 903
Primary reference Number: 7768
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Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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