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Boats on Brighton Beach: PD.20-1972

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Titles

Boats on Brighton Beach

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Penley, Aaron Edwin

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: The artist; by descent to his grandson John Steegman; by bequest to King's College

Measurements and weight

Height: 139 mm
Width: 228 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1872-04) by Provost and King's College

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Aaron Penley
  • Location: Lower centre
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Jany 16th 1852 / A Penley
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Mackerel (sic) and flag boats, on the Brighton beach. / the boats black. sail over small boats. a deep red. / The Cart. comes beautifully in light of a dusty colour. / A. Penley
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.20-1972
Primary reference Number: 12220

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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Boats on Brighton Beach" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/12220 Accessed: 2024-05-08 12:33:00

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