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Hampstead Heath with Sandcarts: PD.208-1948

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Hampstead Heath with Sandcarts

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Constable, John

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Notes

History note: No trace in early sales.

Measurements and weight

Height: 184 mm
Width: 248 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1948) by Ingram, Bruce Stirling, Sir

Dating

1820s
Production date: circa AD 1820

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite on laid paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: A 290
  • Location: Verso

Inscription present: Ingram's collector's mark (Lugt. 1405a)

  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Stamp

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.208-1948
Primary reference Number: 14960
Lugt: 1405a

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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