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Shipping in a breeze on the Zuyderzee: PD.706-1963

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Shipping in a breeze on the Zuyderzee

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Schotel, Johannes Christianus

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Notes

History note: Sir Bruce Ingram (Lugt 1405a)

Measurements and weight

Height: 198 mm
Width: 303 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1780s
Production date: AD 1787 : 'said to be dated 1787'

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Brown ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen, brown ink and grey wash, on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: J.C. Schotel
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.706-1963
Primary reference Number: 5208
Lugt: 1405a

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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