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Shepherd blowing a pipe: PD.42-1958

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Shepherd blowing a pipe

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Solimena, Francesco

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Measurements and weight

Height: 186 mm
Width: 234 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1958) by Knowles, Guy John Fenton

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Red chalk on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Solimena
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Text: Guercino
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.42-1958
Primary reference Number: 7872
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 16 July 2021 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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