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The Lock
Draughtsman: Constable, John
History note: Theobald Sale, Christie's, 25-30 April 1910, probably part of lot 1097; bt. John Charrington
Height: 114 mm
Width: 147 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1910) by Charrington, John
Circa 1831 - 1834
Support composed of paper
Drawing : Indian ink and sepia wash, highlights made by scraping surface, on paper
Inscription present: in David Lucas's hand
Inscription present: in a different hand
Inscription present: inscribed by Constable, with titles as a draft arrangement for 'English Landscape Scenery' (see Published Catalogue (Gadney, 1976)
Accession number: 3309
Primary reference Number: 14965
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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