Melrose Abbey and surrounding landscape: PD.30-1992

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Titles

Melrose Abbey and surrounding landscape

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Ward, James, R.A.

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Notes

History note: John Pearce-Higgins; Abbott & Holder, from whom bought, 1960

Measurements and weight

Height: 246 mm
Width: 352 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1992) by Batchelor, Ivor, Sir and Lady

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1805 : watermark: J. RUSE 1802

School or Style

Materials used in production

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite on paper, laid down

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: monogram

Text: JWARD. RA
Location: Lower left
Method of creation: Graphite
Type: Signature

Text: Melrose Abbey
Location: Lower left
Method of creation: Graphite

Related exhibitions

James Ward R.A.

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.30-1992
Primary reference Number: 14234
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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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            |author=The Fitzwilliam Museum|accessdate=2023-06-08 13:00:50|publisher=The
            University of Cambridge}}

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