The opening of the New London Bridge by William IV: 1285

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Titles

The opening of the New London Bridge by William IV

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Cox, David, the elder

Entities

Drawing

Measurements and weight

Height: 319 mm
Width: 541 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Graphite and watercolour on paper

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1285
Primary reference Number: 9937
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 15 January 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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