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The Weald of Kent, 1833: PD.27-1981

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Titles

The Weald of Kent, 1833

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Linnell, John

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Notes

History note: L. G. Duke, his sale, Sotheby's, 21 March 1970 (lot 98), bought by Thomas Agnew and Son; Theodore Besterman, his sale, Christie's, 17 November 1981, (lot 93), bought on behalf of the Fitzwilliam by Thomas Agnew and Son

Legal notes

From the Biffen Fund.

Measurements and weight

Height: 275 mm
Width: 381 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1981) by Christie's

Dating

1830s
Production date: AD 1833

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Brown ink
Brown wash
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite, pen and brown ink, brown wash, on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: JL.
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Brown ink
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1833
  • Location: Lower right, following the above
  • Method of creation: Brown ink
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.27-1981
Primary reference Number: 11980

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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