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Loch Etive, Argyllshire: PD.4-1954

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Loch Etive, Argyllshire

Maker(s)

Painter: Vincent, George

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Notes

History note: Sir Jabez Edward Johnson-Ferguson, Bart (1849-1929); his executors' sale, Christie's, 30 May 1930 (72), bt. Storey; bt. from Leggatt Bros., London

Legal notes

From the Fairhaven Fund.

Measurements and weight

Height: 54 cm
Width: 72.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1954) by Leggatt Bros

Dating

1820s
Production date: AD 1821

Note

It may be presumed that this also is based on sketches or drawings of 1819, but none are so far known.

School or Style

British

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of canvas

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on canvas

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: monogram

  • Text: GV
  • Location: Lower right, on a rock
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1821
  • Location: Lower right, on a rock
  • Type: Date

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.4-1954
Primary reference Number: 4003

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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