A capriccio: ruined building by the coast, with figures
Classical stye ruins with arches and columns in a landscape with figures throughout and the sea with boats beyond
History note: G. H. Morland, Sloane Street, London; Christie’s, 9 May 1863, lot 78 ‘The Ruins of an Italian Palace, near the coast, with boats and figures. Very spirited.’ (58 guineas, against a reserve of £28, to A[um?]rot); The Hon. Mrs. John Ashley (d. 1907), 17 Upper Brook St., London: Christie’s, 31 May 1907, lot 91 (640 gns. to the following); With Asher Wertheimer from whom purchased by Adolph Hirsch, and by inheritance, though his widow, Mrs George Cornwallis‐West (1878‐1972), and her daughter, Mrs Richard Pinto, to her son, George Pinto (1929‐2018)
Accepted in lieu of Inheritance Tax by HM Government from the estate of George Pinto and allocated to the Fitzwilliam, 2019, received 2020
Method of acquisition: Allocated (2020) by H.M. Government
Support
composed of
canvas
Frame
Depth 7.5 cm
Height 69.8 cm
Width 69.7 cm
Canvas
Height 53.1 cm
Width 53.4 cm
Painting : Oil on canvas
Accession number: PD.22-2020
Primary reference Number: 243211
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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