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The arch of Janus and tower of S. Giorgio, Rome
Draughtsman: Busiri, Giovanni Battista
History note: General Sir George Cockburn; Shanganagh Library; Spencer George Perceval
Height: 222 mm
Width: 166 mm
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Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George
Busiri Vici, p. 83, pl. 46. A drawing in bodycolour based on this composition is in a private collection, Rome.
Support composed of paper
Drawing : Pen and brown ink over black chalk on paper
Accession number: 3693 f.4
Primary reference Number: 9773
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: 2542
Accession Number: PD.62-1958
Accession Number: 3693 f.77
Accession Number: CM.2403-2007
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