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A castle on a cliff overlooking a river; boats: PD.376-1963

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

A castle on a cliff overlooking a river; boats

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Goyen, Jan Josephsz. van

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Notes

History note: Probably purchased from Colnaghi, 12 March 1937 (£38); Ingram (Lugt 1405a)

Measurements and weight

Height: 197 mm
Width: 309 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1652

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Greyish-brown wash
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Black chalk and greyish-brown wash, on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: VG
  • Location: Lower right-hand corner
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1652
  • Location: Lower right-hand corner
  • Type: Date
  • Text: 2061
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.376-1963
Primary reference Number: 4695
Lugt: 1405a
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 16 July 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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