The chasm at Delphi: PD.3-2005

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

The chasm at Delphi

Maker(s)

Cozens, John Robert

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Notes

History note: Johnstone Sale, Christie's 20 February 1925 (lot 42); Major K.M. Agnew; C. Morland Agnew; George Goyder, by descent, acquired through Christies by Private Treaty Sale

Legal notes

Bought from the Fairhaven, Biffen and Gow Funds with a contribution from the National Art Collections Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 642 mm
Width: 920 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2005) by Fairhaven Fund, The Biffen Fund Gow Fund National Art Collections Fund

Dating

Production date: AD 1790

Materials used in production

Paper
Watercolour
Graphite

Techniques used in production

Inscription or legends present

Text: Jno Cozens 1790
Location: Lower left
Type: Signature

References and bibliographic entries

'The Drawings and Sketches of John Robert Cozens: A Catalogue with an Historical Introduction', Walpole Society page(s): 80

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.3-2005
Primary reference Number: 118366
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 9 April 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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