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Study of the dungeon in the Castle of Chillon: 1054.f.44

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Titles

Study of the dungeon in the Castle of Chillon

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Lewis, John Frederick

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Lord Northwick, 1920; E.G. Spencer-Churchill, 1912

Measurements and weight

Height: 141 mm
Width: 109 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1921) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

White chalk
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( grey)
Folio Size Height 241 mm Width 215 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Black chalk, heightened with white chalk, on grey paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 43
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: dungeon of the Castle of Chillon-
  • Location: Lower centre
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1054.f.44
Primary reference Number: 11887

Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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