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The Alhambra: 1526

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Titles

The Alhambra

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Foster, Myles Birket

Entities

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Measurements and weight

Height: 203 mm
Width: 275 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1929) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Note

Birket Foster travelled to Spain and Morocco in 1883

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Graphite and watercolour on paper, laid on card

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: in oval

  • Text: B.F. (studio stamp)
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Stamp

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1526
Primary reference Number: 10660

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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