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Compositional sketch of Llanberis lake: PD.78-1972.f.4

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Titles

Compositional sketch of Llanberis lake
View of a mountainous Welsh landscape with cottages

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Varley, Cornelius

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Legal notes

From the Fairhaven Fund.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1972) by P. and D. Colnaghi and Co. Ltd

Dating

Production date: AD 1802 : Watermark: E & P

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Leaf Height 164 mm Width 362 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite on paper [verso: composition continues on f.5 recto]

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Llanberris Lake
  • Location: Recto, bottom
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.78-1972.f.4
Primary reference Number: 48747

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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