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Fountains Abbey: 2750

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Fountains Abbey

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Cotman, John Sell

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1945) by Holmes, Lady

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Frame Depth 2.5 cm Height 114.3 cm Width 87.4 cm
Paper Height 85.9 cm Width 60.6 cm

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour over graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: J.S Cotman
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 9 / 10
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 2750
Primary reference Number: 14822
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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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