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An overshot Mill: PD.29-1953

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Titles

An overshot Mill

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Cotman, John Sell

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Notes

History note: Lord Ivor Spencer Churchill; bought from Messrs. Spink, 5-7 King Street, St. James's, W.1

Legal notes

From the Fairhaven Fund.

Measurements and weight

Height: 486 mm
Width: 360 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1953) by Messrs. Spink & Son Ltd

Dating

Circa 1801 - 1802

Note

Painted strongly under the influence of Girtin.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour over graphite on paper

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.29-1953
Primary reference Number: 14835
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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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