Study of an architectural feature, possibly a spire?: 1729*42

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Titles

Study of an architectural feature, possibly a spire?

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Wardle, George Young

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Notes

History note: Philip Webb

Measurements and weight

Height: 250 mm
Width: 129 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1934-12) by Walker, Dorothy

School or Style

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of tracing paper ( brown)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour (or ink?) and graphite on brown tracing paper

Inscription or legends present

Text: Mr. Webb.
Location: Upper right
Method of creation: Graphite

Text: all the modelling / or embossed work / is plaster. / The whole is gilded / (?) bell of cap. / The little buttresset / of ?ash, this is the / finial, is set / anglewise + clear / of the style which / it covers.
Location: Mid right
Method of creation: Graphite

Text: This cannot be / completely restored / from any parts / remaining.
Location: Lower right
Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1729*42
Primary reference Number: 22360
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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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