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The Falcon Yard: 814

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Titles

The Falcon Yard

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Redfern, William Beales

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Measurements and weight

Height: 227 mm
Width: 308 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1916-11) by Redfern, William Beales

Dating

1870s
Production date: AD 1875-09-16

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
White bodycolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour with white bodycolour and graphite on paper, laid down on card mount

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Falcon Yard
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Brown ink
  • Text: Sep 16" 75
  • Location: Lower left, following the above
  • Method of creation: Brown ink
  • Type: Date
  • Text: W.B. Redfern
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Brown ink
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: 814
Primary reference Number: 18838

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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