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A Downland View: PD.18-1968

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A Downland View

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Francia, François Louis Thomas

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Notes

History note: Sir Bruce Ingram (Lugt 1405a on backing), sold Sotheby's, Ingram sale, Part IV, 17 February 1965, lot 613; bought by Messrs Spink

Legal notes

From the Fairhaven Fund.

Measurements and weight

Height: 178 mm
Width: 502 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1968) by Messrs. Spink & Son Ltd

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour on paper, laid down

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: L. Francia 1801
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.18-1968
Primary reference Number: 10663
Lugt: 1405a

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "A Downland View" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/10663 Accessed: 2024-04-26 21:24:02

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