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The King's Arms, Dorchester: 1435

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Titles

The King's Arms, Dorchester

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Rowlandson, Thomas

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Notes

History note: Messrs. Agnew

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1927-08) by Holliday, J. R.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black ink
Watercolour

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)
Sight Size Height 274 mm Width 410 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Pen, black ink and watercolour on paper, laid down

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: DORCHESTER
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1435
Primary reference Number: 13414

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 11 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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