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The chasm at Delphi: PD.3-2005

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

The chasm at Delphi

Maker(s)

Cozens, John Robert

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Notes

History note: Johnstone Sale, Christie's 20 February 1925 (lot 42); Major K.M. Agnew; C. Morland Agnew; George Goyder, by descent, acquired through Christies by Private Treaty Sale

Legal notes

Bought from the Fairhaven, Biffen and Gow Funds with a contribution from the National Art Collections Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 642 mm
Width: 920 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2005) by Fairhaven Fund, The Biffen Fund Gow Fund National Art Collections Fund

Dating

1790s
Production date: AD 1790

Materials used in production

Paper
Watercolour
Graphite

Techniques used in production

Watercolour

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Jno Cozens 1790
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Signature

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.3-2005
Primary reference Number: 118366

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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