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Sketch of a rowing boat and a pair of oars: 859.f.3

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Titles

Sketch of a rowing boat and a pair of oars
Sketch of a tower and a weather vane

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Brown, Ford Madox

Entities

Categories

Description

Recto continued from f.2 verso.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1917) by Murray, Charles Fairfax

Dating

1859 - 1875

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Page Size Height 139 mm Width 229 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: B / 10.50 / 32.30 / 42.80 / W 4.50 / 32.30 / 36.80
  • Location: Verso, upper left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: lead
  • Location: Verso, towards top of spire
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: Slates
  • Location: Verso, to right of spire
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: Brick & / White Stone
  • Location: Verso, lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 859.f.3
Primary reference Number: 9313

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 20 May 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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