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Studies of seals from Whalley Abbey: 569

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Titles

Studies of seals from Whalley Abbey

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Turner, Joseph Mallord William

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Notes

History note: Charles Stokes, from whom acquired in 1852 by Ruskin

Legal notes

Given by John Ruskin, 1861

Measurements and weight

Height: 267 mm
Width: 194 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1861) by Ruskin, John

Dating

1790s
1799 - 1800

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour, pen and ink over graphite on paper
Pen and ink

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: (numbers from 1-13; some seals numbered twice, differently, and starred; inscriptions on seals completed)
  • Location: By each seal

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 569
Primary reference Number: 13911

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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