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Study of a farm interior, 1817: 738(11)

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Titles

Study of a farm interior, 1817

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Wilkie, David

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Sir William Knighton; Christie's, May 22 1885, lot 364; bought White (for Murray) £122s

Measurements and weight

Height: 152 mm
Width: 258 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1912) by Murray, Charles Fairfax

Dating

Production date: AD 1817-08

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( brown; laid down)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour on brown paper, laid down

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: D. Wilkie
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1817 / Luss Augst
  • Location: Lower right, following the above
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: 738(11)
Primary reference Number: 14396

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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