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Part of the Nunnery, Thetford, Suffolk: 747*6

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Titles

Part of the Nunnery, Thetford, Suffolk

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Cotman, John Sell

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 201 mm
Width: 285 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1913-03) by Murray, Charles Fairfax

Dating

Production date: AD 1818

Note

Illustration to 'Excursions through Norfolk' (or Suffolk?) 1818-19, pl. 97.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Brown wash
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite and brown monochrome on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: J.S. Cotman
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1818
  • Location: Lower right, following the above
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: 747*6
Primary reference Number: 14797

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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