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The Eildon Hills, near Melrose: 1009

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Eildon Hills, near Melrose

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Girtin, Thomas

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Lord Buchan (probably); T.C. Girtin; G.W. Girtin; T. Girtin

Measurements and weight

Height: 483 mm
Width: 642 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1920) by Girtin, Thomas

Dating

1800s
Production date: AD 1800

Note

This is an example of his finished watercolour style, made following a sketching tour to Northumberland, the Borders and the Lake District in 1796(?)

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

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Girtin
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1800
  • Location: Lower left, following the above
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1009
Primary reference Number: 10761

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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