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Steep Hill, Isle of Wight: PD.248-1985

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Steep Hill, Isle of Wight

Maker(s)

Painter: Linnell, John

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Notes

History note: Mr Vine; Mr Steedman; Sir Geoffrey Keynes

Measurements and weight

Height: 19.7 cm
Width: 35 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1985) by Executors Sir Geoffrey Keynes

Dating

1810s
1815 CE - 1816 CE

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of millboard

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on millboard

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: J. Linnell
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Signature

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.248-1985
Primary reference Number: 3608

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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