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Viewing-window for use on the colour diagrams within George's Field's 'Chromatics': PB 1817.1-18

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Titles

Viewing-window for use on the colour diagrams within George's Field's 'Chromatics'

Maker(s)

Field, George (Possibly)

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Description

Paper template cut with two triangle-shaped flaps, which form a diamond shape in the centre of the sheet. To be placed over the explanatory diagrams in Field's book to isolate particular colour formations.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1954) by Anonymous

Dating

19th Century, Early
19th Century, Mid
Circa 1800 - Circa 1850

School or Style

British

Components of the work

Sheet Height 135 mm Width 113 mm

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: blue wash smudge
  • Location: Verso corner
  • Method of creation: Painted
  • Type: Mark

Inscription present: Pencil doodle

  • Location: Recto corner
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: PB 1817.1-18
Primary reference Number: 127175

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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