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Boats: PD.68-1974

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Boats

Maker(s)

Painter: Asselin, Maurice

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1974) by Baynes, Keith

Dating

Production date: AD 1911

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of canvas
Frame Depth 7.1 cm Height 46.6 cm Width 63.5 cm
Canvas Height 38.2 cm Width 54.9 cm

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on canvas

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: M. ASSELIN II
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Bought from Adams Gallery / Keith Baynes
  • Location: Verso, frame
  • Text: ASSELIN / "BOATS" 1911
  • Location: On stretcher

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.68-1974
Primary reference Number: 2205
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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