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In the Pass of Killiecrankie: 1589

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

In the Pass of Killiecrankie

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Ruskin, John

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Notes

History note: The artist; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Severn; sold Sotheby's, 20 May 1931 (part of lot 142) where bought by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1931-05) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

1850s
Production date: AD 1857

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Bodycolour

Components of the work

Support composed of boards (flat objects)
Board Height 287 mm Width 247 mm

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour and bodycolour on board

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: In Pass of Killiecrankie / J.R. 1857
  • Location: Old back-board
  • Method of creation: Label, ink with brush

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 1589
Primary reference Number: 13456

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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