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The North-West prospect of the University and Town of Cambridge, 1743
Draughtsman: Buck, Samuel
Height: 300 mm
Width: 850 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1914-03) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
A drawing for the engraving dated 1743, in 'Buck's Antiquities'
Support composed of paper ( laid down on board)
Pen and ink : Pen, ink, graphite, grey wash on paper laid down on board
Accession number: 756(1)
Primary reference Number: 9122
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "The North-West prospect of the University and Town of Cambridge, 1743" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/9122 Accessed: 2024-12-18 07:01:35
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