Dorset Downs: PD.48-1956

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Dorset Downs

Maker(s)

Painter: Spencer, Gilbert

Entities

Painting

Categories

Painting

Legal notes

From the sister of the artist.

Measurements and weight

Depth: 6.9 cm
Height: 40.9 cm
Width: 55.8 cm
Width: 66.5 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1956) by Image, Florence

Dating

Production date: AD 1919 : Date stated by the donor, painted on Spencer's demobilisation from the army.

School or Style

Materials used in production

Components of the work

Support composed of canvas
Frame Height 51.3 cm

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on canvas

Inscription or legends present

Text: "Dorset Downs" / Gilbert Spencer
Location: Removed from verso, see artist's file
Method of creation: MS with a green printed border
Type: Label

Text: By Gilbert Spencer - / Dorset Downs / Gilbert Spencer
Location: Removed from verso, see artist's file
Method of creation: MS
Type: Label

Text: COOKE / 11/4
Location: Verso, canvas
Method of creation: White chalk

References and bibliographic entries

Catalogue of Paintings in the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, Vol. III, British School page(s): 238

Related exhibitions

Gilbert Spencer, English landscapes and figure pieces

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.48-1956
Primary reference Number: 3899
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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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