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Estuary with ships and small boats: 3005B

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Estuary with ships and small boats

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Goyen, Jan Josephsz. van

Entities

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Notes

History note: Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830) (Lugt 2445)

Measurements and weight

Height: 127 mm
Width: 205 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1913-02) by Clough, G.T.

Dating

1650s
Production date: AD 1651

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Monochrome wash
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Black chalk with grey monochrome wash, on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: VG
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1651
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3005B
Primary reference Number: 4673
Lugt: 2445

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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