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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

An architectural fantasy

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Legeay, Jean Laurent

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Measurements and weight

Height: 190 mm
Width: 274 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1834) by Mesman, Daniel

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Pen, ink and watercolour, on paper
Pen and ink

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: J. Le Geay in et fecit
  • Location: Lower right corner
  • Type: Signature

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 3039
Primary reference Number: 6496
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 24 May 2022 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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