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View of Bickley Vale, Devon: PD.32-1972

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Titles

View of Bickley Vale, Devon

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Penley, Aaron Edwin

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Notes

History note: The artist; by descent to his grandson, John Steegman; by bequest to King's College

Measurements and weight

Height: 268 mm
Width: 354 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1972-04) by Provost and King's College

Dating

1840s
Production date: AD 1842-07-27

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Devon- / Bickley Vale. with the bridge from / the road leading to it
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: A. Penley
  • Location: Across the lower right corner
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: July 27th 1842
  • Location: Across the lower right corner, following the above
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.32-1972
Primary reference Number: 12232

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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