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Oxford from Headington Hill: 1484

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Titles

Oxford from Headington Hill

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Turner, William (Turner of Oxford)

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Notes

History note: Anderson, A.E.

Measurements and weight

Height: 344 mm
Width: 527 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1928-07) by Anderson, A.E.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Green wash
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour with green (?) washes over graphite underdrawing on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Turner
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1484
Primary reference Number: 14052

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 11 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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