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Six medallions, three simulating cameos and one (lower centre) a harbour night scene, joined by ribbons and floral swags: PD.230-1973

Object information

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Titles

Six medallions, three simulating cameos and one (lower centre) a harbour night scene, joined by ribbons and floral swags

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Brown, Peter

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Purchased by the donor Oct. 1940

Measurements and weight

Height: 396 mm
Width: 478 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1973) by Fairhaven, Henry Rogers Broughton

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1760

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Bodycolour

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour and bodycolour on vellum

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: P. Brown pinxit
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.230-1973
Primary reference Number: 23038
Broughton: 1535
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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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