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French Coast Scene: PD.31-1948

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

French Coast Scene

Maker(s)

Bonington, Richard Parkes

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Notes

History note: Earl of Effingham (according to typewritten label on back)

Legal notes

Bequeathed by P.C. Manuk and Miss G.M. Coles, through the National Art Collections Fund, 1946

Measurements and weight

Height: 123 mm
Width: 214 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1948) by Manuk, P. C. and Coles, G. M., Miss

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour on paper laid down

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: RPB
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Signature

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.31-1948
Primary reference Number: 8970
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 6 March 2024 Last processed: Wednesday 6 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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