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Gibralter, 1846: 1635

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Titles

Gibralter, 1846

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Weston, G. F.

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Measurements and weight

Height: 195 mm
Width: 277 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1933-05) by Benson, Robert, Lt. Col.

Dating

1840s
Production date: AD 1846

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour over traces of graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: monogram

  • Text: GFW
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Gibralter 1846
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1635
Primary reference Number: 14345

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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