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Bristol House and Terrace: 899.5

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Titles

Bristol House and Terrace

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Constable, John

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Description

Two sketchbook pages stuck together.

Notes

History note: Isabel Constable Sale, Christie's, 17 June 1892, lot 143 (with Nos. 899.1, 899.2, 899.3 and 899.4); bt. C. Fairfax Murray for 4 gns.

Measurements and weight

Height: 100 mm
Width: 261 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1917-11) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray

Dating

Production date: AD 1818-08-13

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Each Page Size Height 100 mm Width 130 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: in Constable's hand

  • Text: Augt. 13. 1818 / Putney Heath
  • Location: Recto
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Inscription present: in the hand of Maria Louisa Constable, Constable's eldest daughter known as 'Minna'

  • Text: MLC. This joins the next / page of Putney Heath
  • Location: Verso, each page
  • Method of creation: Graphite

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 899.5
Primary reference Number: 14957
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 27 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Bristol House and Terrace" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/14957 Accessed: 2024-11-22 00:18:10

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