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From the Ballad 'Twas when the Seas were roaring': B.V.56

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Titles

From the Ballad 'Twas when the Seas were roaring'

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Romney, George

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 308 mm
Width: 503 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1818-09) by Romney, John

Note

Title identified by J.R., B.V.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Grey watercolour wash
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Grey watercolour wash over graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 131
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: B.V.56
Primary reference Number: 15902

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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "From the Ballad 'Twas when the Seas were roaring'" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/15902 Accessed: 2024-05-06 13:57:26

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