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The University and City of Oxford 1753: 756

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

The University and City of Oxford 1753

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Buck, Samuel

Entities

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1914-03) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

1750s
Production date: AD 1753

Note

Drawing for the engraving date 1753 in 'Buck's Antiquities'

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Brown ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Sight Size Height 809 mm Width 277 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Pen and brown ink, grey wash, on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: S. Buck
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: 756
Primary reference Number: 9121

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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