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The West Front of Castle Acre Priory Church, near Downham, Norfolk
Draughtsman: Dayes, Edward
History note: From the collection of A.M. Robinson (?); given to Helena Frances Robinson, Christmas 1906; with Messrs Colnaghi; exh. Old Master Drawings, Messrs. Colnaghi, 1957, no. 46
From the Biffen Fund.
Height: 271 mm
Width: 398 mm
Method of acquisition: Bought (1958-05) by P. and D. Colnaghi and Co. Ltd
Production date: ? AD 1796
The other watercolour which is mentioned on the label is St Botolph's Priory, Colchester, signed and dated 1795 and no. 42 in the Exhibition of Old Master Drawings at Colnaghi's, 1957 and still in their possession by May 1958
Support composed of paper
Watercolour : Watercolour on paper
Accession number: PD.56-1958
Primary reference Number: 10276
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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