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The Colosseum from the side of S. Giovanni
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. 80, pl. 34. Six gouaches of the Colosseum are known, one in the collection of Sir Brinsley Ford, London, two in the Busiri Vici collection, Rome, one in a private collection, Rome and two at Felbrigg Hall, Norwich
Support composed of paper
Drawing : Pen and brown ink on paper
Accession number: 3693 f.52
Primary reference Number: 9832
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: 3693 f.64
Accession Number: C.41-1927
Accession Number: PD.25-1963
Accession Number: PD.190-1975
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