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The Church of Querqueville, near Cherbourg, Normandy: 2320

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

The Church of Querqueville, near Cherbourg, Normandy

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Cotman, John Sell

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Bateson, Edith

Measurements and weight

Height: 200 mm
Width: 262 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1938-04-06) by Bateson, Edith

Dating

Production date: AD 1822

Note

Possibly a copy after the engraving.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Bistre wash

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Pen and bistre wash on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: J.S. Cotman.
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1822
  • Location: Lower left, following the above
  • Type: Date
  • Text: CHURCH OF QUERQUEVILLE, NEAR CHERBOURG
  • Location: Lower centre

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2320
Primary reference Number: 14819
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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