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Sheet with studies of a tree and the upper part of the head of the artist in a velvet cap: AD.12.38-265

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Sheet with studies of a tree and the upper part of the head of the artist in a velvet cap

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Transferred (1876) by Cambridge University Library

Dating

Circa 1638 CE - 1640 CE

Note

Only state.

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper ( chainlines horizontal (head upright; 21mm / 23mm))
Plate Height 67 mm Width 78 mm
Sheet Height 67 mm Width 78 mm

Techniques used in production

Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: No 230
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Black ink
  • Text: 265
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Inscription present: Lugt 2475

  • Text: UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Black ink
  • Type: Stamp
  • Text: AD.12.38-265
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Black ink
  • Type: Stamp

Identification numbers

Accession number: AD.12.38-265
Primary reference Number: 81789
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B372 Only state
Biƶrklund/Barnard: BB42-1 Only state
Lugt: 2475
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 13 May 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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