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Church of Il Spirito Santo, Messina: P.343-1943

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Church of Il Spirito Santo, Messina

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Brangwyn, Frank

Entities

Categories

Description

Based on a sketch made in Messina. The church in question is background right, the foreground being dominated by large ruined buildings, with figures clambering over debris. Dramatic cloudy sky. Almost three dimensional quality to work, and great use of light and shade.

Notes

History note: With Frank Brangwyn's stamp, FB

Legal notes

Given by Sir Frank Brangwyn, R.A., November 1943

Measurements and weight

Height: 582 mm
Width: 733 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1943) by Brangwyn, Frank

Dating

20th Century
Production date: AD 1910

Note

With signature in pencil "Frank Brangwyn".

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Dry point
Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.343-1943
Primary reference Number: 206269
Gaunt: 151
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 13 August 2015 Updated: Wednesday 31 March 2021 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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