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Miranda, Prospero and Shipwreck: B.V.122

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Object information

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Titles

Miranda, Prospero and Shipwreck

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Romney, George

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 386.5 mm
Width: 572.5 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1818-09) by Romney, John

Dating

1787 - 1789

Note

Positioning of groups is that of 'B'.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black ink
Grey watercolour wash
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen, black ink and grey watercolour wash over graphite

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: No. 169
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink

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Identification numbers

Accession number: B.V.122
Primary reference Number: 15696
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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