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View of Vesuvias from above Portici: 1963

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

View of Vesuvias from above Portici

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Pars, William

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Notes

History note: With the Bernard Squire Gallery, 12 Baker St., London W1

Measurements and weight

Height: 432 mm
Width: 630 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1936-11) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black ink
Watercolour
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Painted Area Height 416 mm Width 557 mm

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Black chalk, watercolour, pen and black ink on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: (inscribed with title on the artist's original washed mount)
  • Location: On mount

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 1963
Primary reference Number: 12208

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 11 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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