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Dark Trees by a Pool: PD.7-1962

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Titles

Dark Trees by a Pool

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Palmer, Samuel

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Notes

History note: A.H. Palmer (?), by whom given to C. Martin Hardie, C.B.E.; Mrs Madeline Hardie, his widow, from whom purchased by Paul Mellon

Legal notes

Given in memory of Martin Hardie, 1961

Measurements and weight

Height: 105 mm
Width: 67 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1962) by Mellon, Paul, Mr and Mrs

Dating

1820s
Circa 1826 - 1827

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Sepia wash
Sepia

Components of the work

Support composed of card ( stuck down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and sepia ink, sepia wash on card, stuck down

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.7-1962
Primary reference Number: 12199

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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