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Christ and the woman of Samaria at Jacob's well: PD.22-1981

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Christ and the woman of Samaria at Jacob's well

Maker(s)

Painter: Linnell, John

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Notes

History note: Sotheby's, 15 March 1978, lot 6; with Alan Cowie

Legal notes

From the Fairhaven Fund.

Measurements and weight

Height: 19.5 cm
Width: 42.4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1981) by Cowie, Alan

School or Style

British

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of panel (wood)

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on panel

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: torn

  • Text: Christ and the woman of Sa... / ...J. Linnell / Porchester Terrace (in Linnell's hand)
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: MS
  • Type: Label
  • Text: Linnell
  • Location: Verso
  • Type: Label

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.22-1981
Primary reference Number: 3607

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 16 October 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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