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Rome from the Western Hills: 1482

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Object information

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Titles

Rome from the Western Hills
The City of Rome and the Vatican, from the Western Hills. Pilgrims resting on the last stage of their journey.

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Palmer, Samuel

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Notes

History note: Lord Richard Cavendish, 1873

Measurements and weight

Height: 523 mm
Width: 716 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1928) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Bodycolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Graphite, watercolour and bodycolour on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: From the Cotswold Gallery. Original Engravings by Old and Modern Masters, Watercolours, Drawings Bronzes. 59 Frith Street, Soho Square, London, W.1.
  • Location: Frame, verso
  • Method of creation: Label

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 1482
Primary reference Number: 12190
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Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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