Muncaster Castle: 3997.38

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Titles

Muncaster Castle

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Sunderland, Thomas

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Measurements and weight

Height: 175 mm
Width: 255 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1828-11) by Wathen, James

School or Style

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Blue wash
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Black chalk, blue and grey wash on paper, laid down

Inscription or legends present

Text: Another view of Muncaster Castle / Part of the High Park is seen above it. The River Esk / meandering through the lowgrounds below it. The / Irish Sea in the distance, with part of the mountain / Blackcomb on the left
Location: Mount, lower centre
Method of creation: Graphite

Text: Scene in Holker Park, Lancashire / the seat of Lord Geo. H. Cavendish. / Looking over the Ulverston Sands, and / down the Bay of Morecombe to Piel Castle, / & the Light House on the South end of the / Isle of Walney
Location: Mount, verso
Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3997.38
Primary reference Number: 13760
Stable URI

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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