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Old Sarum (first plate): P.1375-R

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Titles

Old Sarum (first plate)

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Lucas, David
Painter: Constable, John (After)

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Notes

History note: Sale of H.S. Theobald collection, Christie's, April 1910, lot 1090; Alfred Lucas

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1910) by Charrington, John

Dating

1820s
Production date: AD 1829

Note

Progress proof. Published in English Landscape, part II, January 1831

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Plate Height 183 mm Width 252 mm
Sheet Height 260 mm Width 359 mm

Techniques used in production

Mezzotint

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Identification numbers

Accession number: P.1375-R
Primary reference Number: 3810
Shirley: 8 f
Wedmore (Lucas): 14 e

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

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

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