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Saxon Capitals in the walls of the Church of the Hospice of St. James Dunwich 1786: 3204

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Saxon Capitals in the walls of the Church of the Hospice of St. James Dunwich 1786

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Hearne, Thomas

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Notes

History note: Brangwyn, Frank

Measurements and weight

Height: 176 mm
Width: 259 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1943) by Brangwyn, Frank

Dating

1780s
Production date: AD 1786

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour on laid paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Saxon Capitals in the walls of the Church / of the Hospice of St. James. Dunwich. 1786
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3204
Primary reference Number: 10838

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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