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Design for an altar with architectural reredos: 3362

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Design for an altar with architectural reredos

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Unknown

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Notes

History note: Lord St. Helens

Measurements and weight

Height: 417 mm
Width: 248 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1910) by Newton Robinson, C. E.

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Brown wash

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Pen, brown wash and watercolour on paper, laid down

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: underlined

  • Text: J.S. Thornhill
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3362
Primary reference Number: 13811

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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