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Copy of the mosaic of the Battle of Issus from Pompei: PD.185-1991

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Copy of the mosaic of the Battle of Issus from Pompei

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Senape, Antonio

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Notes

History note: Bought by the great-great-grandfather of the donor on honeymoon in Naples

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On behalf of his family

Measurements and weight

Height: 260 mm
Width: 378 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1991) by Brogan, Hugh

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

Paper
Black ink

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and black ink, on paper, with original blue wrapping paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Battaglia in Musaico trovato a Pompei
  • Location: Below
  • Method of creation: Blue/black ink
  • Text: Battaglia in Musaico trovato a Pompei (in Senape's hand)
  • Location: Wrapping paper

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.185-1991
Primary reference Number: 7858

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 11 March 2024

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

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