Study of Boscastle Harbour: PD.29-2010

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Study of Boscastle Harbour

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Notes

History note: Bought at Sotheby's, 1959 (£45)

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Dr W.M. Keynes, 2009, received 2010

Measurements and weight

Height: 136 mm
Width: 192 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2010) by Keynes, W. M., Dr.

Dating

19th century
Production date: AD 1848

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Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Meduim composed of white highlights black chalk

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Black chalk heightened with white on paper

Inscription or legends present

Text: Boscastle Harbour
Location: Verso, centre
Method of creation: Graphite
Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.29-2010
Primary reference Number: 179657
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 4 April 2012

Associated departments & institutions

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

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