Smugglers, taking up their cargo at low water: 3228

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Titles

Smugglers, taking up their cargo at low water

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Prout, Samuel

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Notes

History note: Brangwyn, Frank

Measurements and weight

Height: 207 mm
Width: 335 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1943) by Brangwyn, Frank

School or Style

Materials used in production

Graphite
Watercolour

Components of the work

Support composed of cartridge paper ( white)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour over traces of graphite on white cartridge paper, laid down on grey card (partly removed)

Inscription or legends present

Text: S. Prout
Location: Lower right
Method of creation: Brush
Type: Signature

Text: Smugglers taking up their cargo / at low water - early morning / S. Prout / (34)
Location: Verso
Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3228
Primary reference Number: 12321
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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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            University of Cambridge}}

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