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The New Bridge, Durham: PD.1-1949

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The New Bridge, Durham

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Cotman, John Sell

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Sir Michael Sadler; Messrs. Spink

Legal notes

From the Fairhaven Fund.

Measurements and weight

Height: 309 mm
Width: 260 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1949) by Messrs. Spink & Son Ltd

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1805

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

White chalk
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( grey)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Black and white chalk on grey paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Cotman
  • Location: Old mount, upper right
  • Method of creation: Graphite

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.1-1949
Primary reference Number: 14828

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 26 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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