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The Spanish Fountain, 1912: PD.1-1971

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Spanish Fountain, 1912

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Sargent, John Singer

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Notes

History note: William Newall (d. 1922); Mrs W. Newall; Miss D.M. Berry (their daughter)

Legal notes

In memory of her uncle, Professor H.F. Newall

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1971) by Berry, D.M.

Dating

1910s
Production date: AD 1912

School or Style

American

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite
Gouache

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Paper Height 533 mm Width 349 mm

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Graphite, watercolour and gouache on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: John S Sargent
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Signature

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.1-1971
Primary reference Number: 13535

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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