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Three rapid sketches: 3312b

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Three rapid sketches

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Constable, John

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Notes

History note: Obtained by Theobald from Lucas; Theobald Sale, Christie's April 1910, lot 1097 (probably with No. 3314b); John Charrington

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1917-05) by Charrington, John

Dating

1830s
Circa 1833 - 1836

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Sepia

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Top Height 54 mm Width 47 mm
Bottom Height 56 mm Width 72 mm
Middle Height 57 mm Width 90 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and sepia ink on paper (top, thin writing paper; middle, and bottom on laid paper)

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: in the hand of David Lucas

  • Text: by John Constable, D.L.
  • Location: Vers
  • Method of creation: Ink

Inscription present: with some words in ink, erased

  • Text: by John Constable, D.I.
  • Location: Verso, bottom
  • Method of creation: Ink

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 3312b
Primary reference Number: 14970

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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