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Figures beneath a tree, foreground, with ?lake and mountains behind: 3673.11

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Titles

Figures beneath a tree, foreground, with ?lake and mountains behind

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Gilpin, William

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 123 mm
Width: 189 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1785 - Circa 1788

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite
Wash
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and ink with wash over graphite surrounded by graphite line, on laid paper, attached to album sheet

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: in a horizontal oval - Gilpin's studio stamp

  • Text: WG
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Blind stamp

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3673.11
Primary reference Number: 36494

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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