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Farmyard at Soberton, Surrey: 1139

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Farmyard at Soberton, Surrey

Maker(s)

Painter: Holmes, Charles John

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Notes

History note: Placed on loan to the City of Cambridge, 1972

Measurements and weight

Depth: 6.7 cm
Height: 68.6 cm
Width: 103.5 cm
Width: 76.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1924) by Barlow, Thomas Dalmahoy, Sir

Dating

1920s
Production date: AD 1923

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of canvas
Frame Height 95.7 cm

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on canvas

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: C.J.H.
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1923
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Date

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 1139
Primary reference Number: 3413

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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