Muncaster Castle: 3997.38

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Blue wash
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Black chalk, blue and grey wash on paper, laid down

Inscription or legends present

• Text: Another view of Muncaster Castle / Part of the High Park is seen above it. The River Esk / meandering through the lowgrounds below it. The / Irish Sea in the distance, with part of the mountain / Blackcomb on the left
• Location: Mount, lower centre
• Method of creation: Graphite

• Text: Scene in Holker Park, Lancashire / the seat of Lord Geo. H. Cavendish. / Looking over the Ulverston Sands, and / down the Bay of Morecombe to Piel Castle, / & the Light House on the South end of the / Isle of Walney
• Location: Mount, verso
• Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3997.38
Primary reference Number: 13760
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Associated departments & institutions

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