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A crowd surrounding two balloons: PD.1-1965 f.15

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Titles

A crowd surrounding two balloons
Figures on steps of London Bridge

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Hartmann, Carl

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Sir Frederick Augustus Abel (1827-1902), a friend of Hartmann's during his London visit (according to the donor), Abel's niece, Mrs Pantin, C.F. Pantin

Measurements and weight

Height: 127 mm
Width: 180 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1965) by Pantin, C. F. A.

Dating

Production date: AD 1847

School or Style

German

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Brown wash
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Recto
Verso

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: London Bridge.
  • Location: Verso, below
  • Method of creation: Graphite

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.1-1965 f.15
Primary reference Number: 5891

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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