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A water mill: 1206

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Titles

A water mill

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Barret, George (II)

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Notes

History note: Purchased by J.R. Holliday, Christie's, 1 May 1908, lot 21 (£1.1.0d)

Measurements and weight

Height: 196 mm
Width: 252 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1927-08) by Holliday, J. R.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: (a note attributes the present drawing to the early part of Barret's career)
  • Location: Old mount, verso

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1206
Primary reference Number: 8620

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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