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Exterior, staircase of an ancient building: 3418

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Exterior, staircase of an ancient building

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Zucchi, Antonio

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Measurements and weight

Height: 291 mm
Width: 411 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Black ink
Brown wash
Whitening

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down on card)

Techniques used in production

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

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Ant / Zucchi
  • Location: Lower centre
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3418
Primary reference Number: 8042
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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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