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Clearing in the wood: PD.135-1985

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Clearing in the wood
Study of trees

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Diaz de la Peña, Narcisse Virgile

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Notes

History note: With John Manning, from whom acquired by John Tillotson

Legal notes

The John Tillotson Bequest, 1984, received 1985

Measurements and weight

Height: 129 mm
Width: 195 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1985) by Tillotson, John

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( the corner replaced)
Recto
Verso

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: N.D.
  • Type: Signature

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.135-1985
Primary reference Number: 6351

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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