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The Emperor Augustus and the Sibyll: design for a wall decoration
Rossetti, Cesare
(Draughtsman)
History note: Sir Peter Lely (?); William Gibson; A.A. VanSittart
Height: 230 mm
Width: 201 mm
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Method of acquisition: Given
(1862)
by
VanSittart, Augustus Arthur
Perhaps by Cavaliere d'Arpino for Rossetti
Graphite
Light grey wash
Bistre
Support composed of paper
Drawing (image-making) : Pen and bistre with light grey wash over red chalk, squared in graphite for enlargement and transfer, on paper
Inscription present: in William Gibson's hand, i.e. 15/- at his valuation, see Lugt, Supplement, 2885
Inscription present: this also in William Gibson's hand, i.e. 15/- also
Accession number: 2916
Primary reference Number: 7823
Lugt: 2885
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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: 2835
Accession Number: PD.17-1952
Accession Number: 734*3b
Accession Number: C.540-1928
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