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Dunstanburgh Castle - The Lilburn Tower: PD.10-1997

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Dunstanburgh Castle - The Lilburn Tower

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Varley, John

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Notes

History note: John Evans; Christie's, London, 29 June 1866 (lot 264; 21 gns to Daniel); Anon. sale, Christie's, London, 6 March 1973, lot 122 (£399 to Jeannerat); Thomas Agnew & Sons, from whom bt. by public subscription

Legal notes

Given in memory of Peter Bicknell

Measurements and weight

Height: 302 mm
Width: 778 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1997) by Family and Friends of Peter Bicknell

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite
Gum arabic

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Graphite and watercolour on paper, with gum arabic and scratching out

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: By John Varley. Dunstanbro. Castle / Bought at Christie's & Co. / June 30th 1866. / Lot 264 Varley. 21" 10 6
  • Location: Formerly attached to backboard
  • Method of creation: Old label

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.10-1997
Primary reference Number: 14119

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 13 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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