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Ships at sea in a breeze: 3168A

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Ships at sea in a breeze

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Velde, Willem II van de

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Measurements and weight

Height: 154 mm
Width: 198 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

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 and ink and grey wash, on paper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: J. Richardson's hand?; see Lugt.2983-2984 - or signature?

  • Text: W.V.V.J.
  • Location: Lower left-hand corner
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3168A
Primary reference Number: 5427
Lugt: 2983-4
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 27 November 2023 Last processed: Monday 27 November 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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