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The Bass Rock: 1783

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Bass Rock

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Cotman, John Sell

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Measurements and weight

Height: 218 mm
Width: 322 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1936) by Fuller Maitland, J.A.

Dating

Circa 1830 - 1835

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: J.S. Cotman
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Signature

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 1783
Primary reference Number: 14812
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Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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