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One of the two entrance stones at the south entrance to the prehistoric Circle at Avebury, Wiltshire: PD.20-1999

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One of the two entrance stones at the south entrance to the prehistoric Circle at Avebury, Wiltshire

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Prout, Samuel

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 150 mm
Width: 217 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1999) by Coombe, D.E.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite
Chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Graphite, chalk and watercolour on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: S Prout
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.20-1999
Primary reference Number: 12327

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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