Architectural detail and study of a decorative detail: 827.5

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Titles

Architectural detail and study of a decorative detail

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Chambers, William

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Notes

History note: Artist; T. Gainsborough; George Baker (sale 21 June 1825) lot 470

Measurements and weight

Height: 192 mm
Width: 156 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1916-12) by Murray, Charles Fairfax

Dating

Production date: AD 1764

School or Style

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Brown ink
Brown wash
Pink wash

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper

Inscription or legends present

Text: no 1
Location: Upper centre
Method of creation: Graphite

Text: no 2
Location: Upper right
Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 827.5
Primary reference Number: 9399
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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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