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Group of figures on East Cliff, Brighton: PD.259-1995

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Group of figures on East Cliff, Brighton

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Newton, John

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Bought from Abbott & Holder, April 1983 (98781)

Measurements and weight

Height: 216 mm
Width: 135 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1791

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Brown ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour and brown ink on paper, laid down

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: JN / 1791 East Cliff, Brighton
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.259-1995
Primary reference Number: 8260

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 14 November 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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