Three amorini on clouds, singing: 3119

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Three amorini on clouds, singing

Maker(s)

Bartolozzi, Francesco (Attributed to)

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Measurements and weight

Height: 185 mm
Width: 267 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Note

The drawing may be compared with No. 3051, two designs by Carlo Maratta of Cupids at play, though it is not by the same hand

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Materials used in production

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Red chalk on paper

Inscription or legends present

Text: After Berettine
Location: Mount, verso
Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3119
Primary reference Number: 7804
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Audit data

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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