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A towngate with a bridge in front of it: PD.901-1963

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

A towngate with a bridge in front of it
Rough sketches

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Waterloo, Anthonie

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Notes

History note: Ploos van Amstel (Lugt 2034); J. de Vos (Lugt 1450); A.W. Mensing, Sale Amsterdam, 29 April 1937, no. 810; with Messrs Colnaghi; sold to Ingram (Lugt 1405a), May 1937 £15

Measurements and weight

Height: 298 mm
Width: 439 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1650s
1650 - 1660

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Recto: black chalk, grey wash verso: black chalk on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: A Waterlo f. LN 49 (handwriting of Ploos v. Amstel)
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.901-1963
Primary reference Number: 5612
Lugt: 2034
Lugt: 1450
Lugt: 1405a

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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