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Obverse of the Coin of Nebuchadnezzar and a Head of "Cancer" A Treatise on Zodiacal Physiognomy
Printmaker:
Linnell, John
Draughtsman:
Blake, William
History note: W.E. Moss collection; Sotheby's 2 March 1937; bt. Keynes (£25)
Allocated by H.M. Treasury through the Minister of the Arts, accepted in lieu of capital taxes
Height: 162 mm
Width: 253 mm
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Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1985-04) by Keynes, Geoffrey
Production date: AD 1828
Illustration to A Treatise on Zodiacal Physiognomy, by John Varley, London: Published by the Author, 1828
Support composed of paper
Accession number: P.535-1985
Primary reference Number: 866
Essick: LVII
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: CM.G.306-R
Accession Number: ANE.87.1930
Accession Number: CM.22-1972
Accession Number: CM.3771-2007
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