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"Spring in the Alps, 1890": 1086b

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An image of Drawing
Current Location: In storage

Titles

"Spring in the Alps, 1890"

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Donne, B.J.M.

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Measurements and weight

Height: 277 mm
Width: 392 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1923-05) by Donne, B.J.M.

Dating

1890s
Production date: AD 1890

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: B J.M. Donne
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Dark blue ink over brown ink? (watercolour?)
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1890
  • Location: Lower right, below signature
  • Method of creation: Brown ink? gone over in places in dark blue
  • Type: Date
  • Text: BJM Donne / Given by B.J.M. Donne Esq. May 1922 / inscribed on old mount: / Early Spring Searching for a bete / B.J.M. Donne
  • Location: Old mount, verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1086b
Primary reference Number: 10334

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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