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Architectural drawing of a cottage: 2510

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Titles

Architectural drawing of a cottage

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Malton, James

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 167 mm
Width: 251 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1943-03-01) by Cripps-Day, Francis Henry

Dating

Production date: AD 1798

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour on paper, laid down

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: J.T. Malton invt. et del
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Brown ink
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1798
  • Location: Lower left, following the above
  • Method of creation: Brown ink
  • Type: Date
  • Text: Presented to Fitzwilliam Museum by F.H. Cripps-Day
  • Location: Paper border, lower right
  • Method of creation: Blue ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2510
Primary reference Number: 18533

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Architectural drawing of a cottage" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/18533 Accessed: 2024-05-05 23:58:26

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