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The Charente at Port-Bertaud: PD.14-1999

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Current Location: Gallery 2

Titles

The Charente at Port-Bertaud

Maker(s)

Painter: Courbet, Gustave

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Notes

History note: Félix Courbet, the artist's brother; ? his sale, Paris, 21.xii.1882; where bought ? by Mme Barrère's parents; by descent to the donor, widow of Professor Barrère

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1999) by Barrère, Mme.

Dating

Production date: AD 1862

School or Style

French

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of canvas
Frame Depth 10 cm Height 77.2 cm Width 88.2 cm
Canvas Height 54 cm Width 65 cm

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on canvas

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: G. Courbet
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Signature

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.14-1999
Primary reference Number: 2574
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 20 February 2024 Last processed: Tuesday 20 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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