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Landscape with a pool
Painter: Gainsborough, Thomas
History note: J.E. Fordham (1799-1881), Melbourn Bury, by 1856; descended to A.R. Fordham (grandson); his sale, Sotheby's, 21 November 1934 (90), bt. Colnaghi; P.M. Turner
Bequeathed, 1950 with a life-interest to his widow, relinquished 1966.
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1966) by Turner, Percy Moore
Circa 1746 CE - 1747 CE
Support
composed of
canvas
Frame
Depth 7 cm
Height 46.4 cm
Width 40.7 cm
Canvas
Height 34.9 cm
Width 29.8 cm
Painting (image-making) : Oil on canvas
Accession number: PD.3-1966
Primary reference Number: 3258
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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