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Castle gate near Postern, York: PD.249-1995

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Titles

Castle gate near Postern, York

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Munn, Paul Sandby

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Bought from Abbott & Holder? (09092)

Measurements and weight

Height: 185 mm
Width: 127 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1995) by Shadrake, Anthony Michael

Dating

Production date: AD 1803

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite on paper, laid down

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: P.S. Munn
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: Castlegate Postern - / York. July 6. 1803
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.249-1995
Primary reference Number: 8253

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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