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Classical Landscape: PD.9-1979

Awaiting location update

Titles

Classical Landscape

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Taverner, William

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Paul Sandby (1725-1809); Christie's, 20 March 1979, lot 5

Legal notes

From the Fairhaven Fund.

Measurements and weight

Height: 260 mm
Width: 383 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1979) by Christie's

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite over grey wash on paper, laid down on card with contemporary coloured wash borders

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: collector's mark (Lugt 2112)

  • Text: P.S.
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Stamp

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.9-1979
Primary reference Number: 13784
Lugt: 2112

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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