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Part of the River Avon, from the Downs: PD.522-R

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Titles

Part of the River Avon, from the Downs

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Booth, W. (Lt. Col.)

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 205 mm
Width: 258 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George

Dating

Production date: AD 1812-07 : Watermark: TW & B / BOTFIELD

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Graphite and watercolour on laid paper, squared in graphite

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Sketch of Part of the Avon, from the Downs / Bristol
  • Location: Upper right
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: July 1812
  • Location: Upper right, following the above
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Date
  • Text: W.B.
  • Location: Upper right, below the above
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 2/6
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.522-R
Primary reference Number: 29699
Temporary Perceval number: PB522

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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