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A view of Chirk Castle: PD.17-1951

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Titles

A view of Chirk Castle

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Steer, Philip Wilson

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Measurements and weight

Height: 241 mm
Width: 332 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1951-05) by Pilcher, Thomas

Dating

1910s
Production date: AD 1916

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Graphite and watercolour on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: P.W. Steer
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1916
  • Location: Lower left, following the above
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.17-1951
Primary reference Number: 13656

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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