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Old London Bridge, showing the construction of the New Bridge, which was completed in 1831: PD.15-1995

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Old London Bridge, showing the construction of the New Bridge, which was completed in 1831

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Witherington, William Frederick

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From the Fairhaven Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 188 mm
Width: 278 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1995) by Thomas Agnew and Sons Ltd

Dating

Production date: AD 1822-10-05 : See 'inscriptions/marks'.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour and graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Oct. 5. 1822
  • Location: Upper right
  • Method of creation: Pen and black ink

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.15-1995
Primary reference Number: 14514

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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