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A view near Naples: 1621

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An image of Drawing
Current Location: In storage

Titles

A view near Naples

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Towne, Francis

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Notes

History note: Miss Judith Merivale, 4 Park Town, Oxford

Measurements and weight

Height: 320 mm
Width: 470 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1932-12) by Turner, Percy Moore

Dating

1780s
Production date: AD 1781-03-17 : watermark: crowned coat of arms with Fleur de Lis

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Grey-brown wash
Light-blue wash
Graphite
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( sheet folded in centre)

Techniques used in production

Pen and ink : Graphite, pen, ink and grey-brown and light-blue wash on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: No 1 taken at Naples / Distance mont Lactarius of the antients (ancients) / the Bay of Naples St Martini & Castle St Elmo / Naples / March 17th. 1781 / Francis Towne (in the artist's hand)
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1621
Primary reference Number: 13878

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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