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A river barge moored by the towpath: PD.43-1976

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Titles

A river barge moored by the towpath
The lay-in for a landscape

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Richardson, Thomas Miles II

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Notes

History note: Major General H.K. Warre K.C.B. (1819-1898); with William Drummond, Covent Garden Gallery Ltd. their opeining exhibition no. 86

Legal notes

From the Fairhaven Fund.

Measurements and weight

Height: 229 mm
Width: 311 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1976-11) by Covent Garden Gallery Ltd.

Dating

Production date: AD 1856

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Graphite and watercolour on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: T.M. Richardson
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1856
  • Location: Following the signature
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.43-1976
Primary reference Number: 13236
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Friday 29 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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