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A view of Prague: 3135

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

A view of Prague

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Savery, Roelant

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Measurements and weight

Height: 167 mm
Width: 279 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1862) by VanSittart, Augustus Arthur

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Light brown ink
Watercolour

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Pen, light-brown ink and watercolour on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: R. Saverij
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Text: t slot te Praag
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Ink

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 3135
Primary reference Number: 5189
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 16 July 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "A view of Prague" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/5189 Accessed: 2024-03-29 11:11:27

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