Shrimps on a plate: R.D.54

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Shrimps on a plate

Maker(s)

Flexor, Samson (Painter)

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Henry Scipio Reitlinger, 1950, transferred from the Reitlinger Trust, 1991.

Measurements and weight

Height: 119 cm
Width: 147 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1991) by Reitlinger, Henry Scipio

School or Style

Materials used in production

Components of the work

Support composed of board

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil or acrylic on board

Inscription or legends present

Text: S. FLEXOR
Location: Upper left
Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: R.D.54
Primary reference Number: 81812
Temporary Reitlinger Number: R.D.54
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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            "Shrimps on a plate"
            Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/81812 Accessed: 2022-08-14 10:59:52

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            University of Cambridge}}

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