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View of a Norwegian Lake Before the Sun has Dissipated the Early Morning Mist: PD.10-1990

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View of a Norwegian Lake Before the Sun has Dissipated the Early Morning Mist

Maker(s)

Painter: Danby, Francis

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Notes

History note: Private Collection, Geneva; bought by Agnew's

Legal notes

From the Bartlett, Fairhaven, Holmes, Jones and University Purchase Funds, with contributions from the National Art-Collections Fund, and the Regional Fund administered by the V&A Museum on behalf of the Museums and Galleries Commission.

Measurements and weight

Height: 43.1 cm
Width: 61.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1990) by Thomas Agnew and Sons Ltd

Dating

1830s
Production date: AD 1833

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of canvas

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on canvas

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: F. Danby
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1833
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Date

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.10-1990
Primary reference Number: 3181

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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