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A yacht with shipping in background: PD.639-1963

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

A yacht with shipping in background

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Rood, Jan

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: J. Macgowan (Lugt 1496); W. Esdaile (Lugt 2617); Ingram (Lugt 1405a)

Measurements and weight

Height: 168 mm
Width: 242 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1963) by Ingram, Bruce Stirling, Sir

Note

Previously attributed to Jan Claesz.Rietschoof [1652-1719]

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Pen and ink : Pen, ink and grey wash, on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: J R f
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: J M Gouan's Sale 1804 W E P 87 N 47 J Rood (in Esdaile's hand)
  • Location: Verso

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.639-1963
Primary reference Number: 5052
Lugt: 1496
Lugt: 2617
Lugt: 1405a

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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