Hospenthal, Fall of St. Gothard, sunset: 587

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Hospenthal, Fall of St. Gothard, sunset

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Turner, Joseph Mallord William

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Measurements and weight

Height: 227 mm
Width: 286 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Circa 1841 - 1843

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Materials used in production

Watercolour
Grey ink
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour, pen and grey ink over graphite, with scratching out on paper

Inscription or legends present

Text: Hospital Nr. St. Gothard / No. 5. X 014 (in Turner's hand)
Location: Verso
Method of creation: Graphite

References and bibliographic entries

Works page(s): 558
Turner, 1775-1851
J.M.W. Turner, R.A. 1775-1851; a catalogue of Drawings and Watercolours in the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge page(s): 71
The Life and Work of J.M.W. Turner

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 587
Primary reference Number: 14025
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 6 September 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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