Islands off the shore at Kanoni, Corfu: PD.30-1964

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Titles

Islands off the shore at Kanoni, Corfu

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Lear, Edward

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Notes

History note: Adkin, M.B.C.

Measurements and weight

Height: 245 mm
Width: 230 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1964) by Adkin, M.B.C.

Dating

1855-12-15 CE - 1855-12-28 CE

Note

Probably a preliminary study for that in the collection of Mr and Mrs Hofer

School or Style

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and ink, and watercolour on paper

Inscription or legends present

Text: 15/28 Decr. 1855
Location: Bottom right
Type: Date

Text: Corfu / Edward Lear / E. Lear (in Mr Adkin's hand)
Location: Verso
Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.30-1964
Primary reference Number: 11802
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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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