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View of Segesta, Sicily, 1847: PD.36-1972

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

View of Segesta, Sicily, 1847

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Lear, Edward

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 357 mm
Width: 508 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1972) by Tillotson, John

Dating

Production date: AD 1847

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Brown ink
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite, pen and brown ink on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Segesta / 13 May 1847
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.36-1972
Primary reference Number: 11803
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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