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The effect of a passing shower
De Wint, Peter
(Draughtsman)
History note: De Wint sale, 1850, lot no. 243, sold to Jury; Gibson-Carmichael, sold Christie's, 10 May 1902, lot 28, bt. Agnew; J. Orrock; bt. from Agnew by Bacon, 1905 (his inv. no. on mount: 479 (MFA 111)); Bacon, T.W.
Height: 321 mm
Width: 477 mm
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Method of acquisition: Given
(1950)
by
Bacon, T.W.
Support composed of paper
Watercolour : Watercolour with gum Arabic on paper
Accession number: PD.132-1950
Primary reference Number: 14484
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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: P.781-R
Accession Number: P.160-1955
Accession Number: C.37-1950
Accession Number: 31.K.12-95
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