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A View of Stour Head in the County of Wilts, the Seat of Henry Hoare Esqr.: 31.K.3-40

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

A View of Stour Head in the County of Wilts, the Seat of Henry Hoare Esqr.

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Vivarès, François
Painter: Bampfylde, Coplestone Warre (After)

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Description

Landscape with a view across a river to a small temple, a five-arched bridge, a church and a cross. In the foreground, a group of fugures, including two gentlemen assisting a lady from a punt.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1816) by Fitzwilliam, Richard, 7th Viscount

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1775

Note

Unfinished proof. Touched with brown wash throughout the image.

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Fran.s Vivares fecit 1775
  • Location: Plate lower left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Name

Identification numbers

Accession number: 31.K.3-40
Primary reference Number: 184507
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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