Abbey of ?St Martin, Paris, 1831
Draughtsman: Davis, John Scarlett
History note: Bought by J.R. Holliday (with nos. 1342e, 1342g, 1342h, 1342i and 1342j) for sums varying between 10/- and 50/-, aggregating £13.3.0
Height: 175 mm
Width: 225 mm
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Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1927-08) by Holliday, J. R.
Production date: AD 1831
Sketches for finished works commissioned by Lord Farnborough
Support composed of paper ( beige)
Drawing (image-making) : Graphite, grey, green and blue watercolour washes on paper
Accession number: 1342f
Primary reference Number: 10255
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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