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Head and shoulders of a young girl, her hair plaited round the back of her head, wearing a necklace: 904*3 f.8

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Head and shoulders of a young girl, her hair plaited round the back of her head, wearing a necklace

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Dolci, Carlo

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Measurements and weight

Height: 93 mm
Width: 148 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1917-12) by Murray, Charles Fairfax

Note

The sitter has always been assumed to be his daughter, Agnese

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

Black chalk
Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Red and black chalk on laid paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 8
  • Location: Upper right and lower left
  • Text: Carlo Dolci
  • Location: Lower right of centre
  • Method of creation: Black chalk
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: 904*3 f.8
Primary reference Number: 9717
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 6 September 2023 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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