A shepherd and three women among classical ruins: 3416

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

A shepherd and three women among classical ruins

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Zucchi, Antonio

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Measurements and weight

Height: 374 mm
Width: 265 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1816) by Fitzwilliam, Richard, 7th Viscount

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Materials used in production

Grey wash
Brown wash
Whitening

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down on card)
Meidum composed of black ink

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and black ink with grey and brown washes hightlighted with white, on paper laid down on card

Inscription or legends present

Text: Ant Zucchi
Location: Lower right
Method of creation: Ink
Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3416
Primary reference Number: 8039
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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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            University of Cambridge}}

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