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A Man leading a Horse

Philip Wouwerman, 1614–1668

One of 5 drawings donated by Sir Kenneth Clark to the Ashmolean in 1937. Kenneth Clark was Keeper of Fine Arts at the Ashmolean from 1931-33. He went on to become the youngest person to be appointed as director of the National Gallery where he remained until after the Second World War in 1945.

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Title of artwork, date

A Man leading a Horse, 1614–1668

Date supported

1937

Medium and material

Pen & bistre with indian ink wash

Dimensions

18 x 16 cm

Gifted by

Sir Kenneth Clark

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