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Mountainous landscape with a small lake: 2984

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Titles

Mountainous landscape with a small lake

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Wilkens, Theodorus (Attributed to)

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Measurements and weight

Height: 192 mm
Width: 263 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1862) by VanSittart, Augustus Arthur

Dating

1650s
Production date: AD 1655-04-05

Note

Previously thought to be French, circle of Gaspard Dughet [1615-1675]; then attributed to Gaspar van Wittel, called VanVitelli [1652/3-1736]

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Pen, ink and watercolour on paper
Pen and ink

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 5 avril 1655
  • Location: Lower left-hand corner
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2984
Primary reference Number: 5672

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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