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Classical colonnade in a woody landscape: 1539

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Titles

Classical colonnade in a woody landscape

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Cotman, John Sell

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Notes

History note: Sold at Messrs. Robinson & Fisher's London, 19 February 1931, lot 23: 'Nine landscapes in graphite, pen and ink, red chalk and sepia, ascribed to J. Cotman, R. Wilson, etc.'; bought for £13.10.0 by Thomson of Messrs. Palser, King Street, St. James; A. E. Anderson

Measurements and weight

Height: 268 mm
Width: 362 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1931-03) by Anderson, A.E.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Indian ink wash
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite and Indian ink washes on paper

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1539
Primary reference Number: 14808

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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