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A group of trees with houses in the background: PD.448-1963

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

A group of trees with houses in the background

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Lievens, Jan

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Notes

History note: Sir Robert Witt, no. 2066 (Lugt 2228b); purchased by Colnaghi, December 1938, sold to Ingram, January 1939

Measurements and weight

Height: 243 mm
Width: 402 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1650s
Probably 1650 - 1660

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Brown ink
Brown wash

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen, brown ink and brown wash, on paper, laid down

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 714
  • Location: Recto
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: J. Lievens 1607
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.448-1963
Primary reference Number: 4795
Lugt: 2228b

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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