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The Walls of Rome (Tomb of Caius Sestus): P.11765-R

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Titles

The Walls of Rome (Tomb of Caius Sestus)
"The Works of Lord Byron" (London, John Murray, 1832-4)

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Finden, Edward Francis
Draughtsman: Turner, Joseph Mallord William (After)

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Description

Plate to Volume XIII

Notes

History note: J.M.W. Turner (1775-1851) [Lugt 1498]

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1915) by Bothamley, Rev. H.

Dating

19th Century
Production date: AD 1833

Note

First published state: with artists' names, but before title and publication line. On chine collé

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.11765-R
Primary reference Number: 170104
Lugt: 1498
Rawlinson (Turner): 423

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 2 March 2023

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

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