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The doctor's despair: PD.35-2010

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Titles

The doctor's despair

Maker(s)

Rowlandson, Thomas

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Notes

History note: Collection of John Maynard Keynes; G. L. Keynes; bought from estate, 1982 (£200)

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Dr W.M. Keynes, 2009, received 2010

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2010) by Keynes, W. M., Dr.

Dating

19th Century
1820 CE - 1827 CE

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Brown ink
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Image Height 212 mm Width 180 mm

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Grey wash with pen and brown ink over graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: BASTED MILL / 1820
  • Type: Watermark

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.35-2010
Primary reference Number: 176676

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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