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A rainy day: 848

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

A rainy day

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Maris, Jacob Henricus

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Notes

History note: From the collection of Sir John Day (1826-1908), Sale Christie's, 13 May 1909, lot 211

Measurements and weight

Height: 252 mm
Width: 385 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1917-02) by Riches, Thomas Henry

Dating

1880s
Production date: AD 1880

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Bodycolour

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Bodycolours on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: J Maris
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: G.C.9200
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: Paysage Dunes(?) A.R.A.
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 848
Primary reference Number: 4812

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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