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Torbay from Brixham
Draughtsman: Turner, Joseph Mallord William
History note: Sir William Knighton, sold Christie's, 23 May 1885, lot 410, bt. Vokins (£199 10s); Stephen G. Holland, sold Christie's, 26 June 1908, lot 263, bt. Robson (£714); Arthur W. Young
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1936) by Young, Arthur W.
1816 - 1817
Support
composed of
paper
Paper
Height 158 mm
Width 240 mm
Watercolour : Watercolour with gum arabic with scratching out on paper
Accession number: 1790
Primary reference Number: 13919
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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