Sketch of a tree and the hull of a boat at mooring: PD.137-1950

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Sketch of a tree and the hull of a boat at mooring
A lobster pot

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: De Wint, Peter

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Drawing

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Drawing

Notes

History note: Bought from Messrs. Palser, London, 1910; Bacon, T.W.

Measurements and weight

Height: 253 mm
Width: 216 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1950) by Bacon, T.W.

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Materials used in production

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Medium, Verso composed of brown wash

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Recto: watercolour verso: brown wash on paper

References and bibliographic entries

Drawings and Watercolours by Peter De Wint; A loan exhibition inaugurated at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge page(s): 13

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.137-1950
Primary reference Number: 14489
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 15 January 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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