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Roman Amphitheatre, Syracuse: PD.17-1993

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Titles

Roman Amphitheatre, Syracuse

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Hare, Augustus J. C.

Entities

Categories

Legal notes

Given in memory of her husband, Dr Peter Boulden

Measurements and weight

Height: 273 mm
Width: 407 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1993) by Boulden, Daphne

Dating

Production date: AD 1879-12-25 : date according to previous owner

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour over graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Roman Amphitheatre / Syracuse
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.17-1993
Primary reference Number: 10814

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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Roman Amphitheatre, Syracuse" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/10814 Accessed: 2024-04-25 07:40:40

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