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The Eildon Hills, near Melrose
Draughtsman: Girtin, Thomas
History note: Lord Buchan (probably); T.C. Girtin; G.W. Girtin; T. Girtin
Height: 483 mm
Width: 642 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1920) by Girtin, Thomas
Production date: AD 1800
This is an example of his finished watercolour style, made following a sketching tour to Northumberland, the Borders and the Lake District in 1796(?)
Support composed of paper
Watercolour : Graphite and watercolour on paper
Accession number: 1009
Primary reference Number: 10761
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: 2354
Accession Number: PD.18-2010
Accession Number: GR.2c.1930
Accession Number: ANE.2c.1975
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