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Study of a yacht: PD.57-1963

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Study of a yacht

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Unknown

Entities

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Measurements and weight

Height: 203 mm
Width: 248 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1963) by Ingram, Bruce Stirling, Sir

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Grey wash

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( creased, spotted and repaired)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Point of a brush, grey wash on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Van de Velde,
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: Van de Velde
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Text: a.m.
  • Location: Verso, top right corner
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Text: (scribbles)
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Black and red chalk

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.57-1963
Primary reference Number: 4129
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 16 July 2021 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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