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The Gardens at Versailles: PD.51-1958

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Titles

The Gardens at Versailles

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Callow, William

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Notes

History note: From the Collection of Gilbert Davis Esq., (Lugt 757a); Sale Sotheby's, 19th March 1958, lot 45; bought Messrs. Agnew

Legal notes

From the Biffen Fund.

Measurements and weight

Height: 152 mm
Width: 234 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1958-04) by Thomas Agnew and Sons Ltd

Note

Callow visited Versailles many times

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Whitening

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour heightened with white on paper, laid down

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: T. Shotter Boys 1803-1874) / W. Callow 1812-1908 )?
  • Location: Mount
  • Method of creation: Graphite

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.51-1958
Primary reference Number: 9253
Lugt: 757a

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 11 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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