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The Lock
Constable, John
(Draughtsman)
History note: Theobald Sale, Christie's, 25-30 April 1910, probably part of lot 1097; bt. John Charrington
Height: 114 mm
Width: 147 mm
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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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Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/14965 Accessed: 2022-05-24 15:58:13
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