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Colonel Thomas Thornton 1757-1823: PD.5-1950

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Colonel Thomas Thornton 1757-1823

Maker(s)

Miniaturist: Unknown

Categories

Notes

History note: With Christie's, sale 1 May 1950 (52), the property of various gentlemen, where bought by H.E. Backer; bought by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam

Measurements and weight

Height: 78 mm
Width: 65 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1950) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Note

Formerly attributed to Philip Reinagle.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour

Components of the work

Support composed of ivory

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour on ivory

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.5-1950
Primary reference Number: 17635
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 6 December 2023 Last processed: Wednesday 6 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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