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A Capriccio of Roman Ruins
Pannini, Giovanni Paolo
(Painter)
History note: Anonymous (property from an Irish collection) sale, London, Sotheby's, 8 April 1981, lot 50
Bequeathed 1991.
Height: 36.8 cm
Width: 69.2 cm
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Method of acquisition: Bequeathed
(1992)
by
McDonald, D.M., Dr
Production date: AD 1737
Support composed of canvas
Painting (image-making) : Oil on canvas
Accession number: PD.107-1992
Primary reference Number: 995
Stable URI
Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: PD.108-1992
Accession Number: PD.30-1948
Accession Number: 249
Accession Number: 199
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