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The aqueduct at Rocquefavour, Aix-en-Provence, 1957: PD.104-1995

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The aqueduct at Rocquefavour, Aix-en-Provence, 1957

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Darwin, Sir Robin

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Bought from Abbott & Holder (07818)

Measurements and weight

Height: 381 mm
Width: 278 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1995) by Shadrake, Anthony Michael

Dating

Production date: AD 1957-07-30

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour

Components of the work

Support composed of tracing paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour and ? on tracing paper, laid down on card

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Robin Darwin
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Black ink
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 30/7/57
  • Location: Lower right, following the above
  • Method of creation: Black ink
  • Type: Date
  • Text: The Aqueduct / Rocquefavour Aix en Provence / 8 June 30/7/57
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Black ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.104-1995
Primary reference Number: 11018
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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