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Watercolour

c. 1782-1804 (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Park-like scenery, an extensive open country, with a group of fine trees on the left of the foreground; Study of the effect of chiaroscuro; In watercolours; An oval shape.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
watercolours
Brief description
Gilpin, William (Rev.); extensive open country, with a group of fine trees on the left of the foreground; Study of the effect of chiaroscuro; In watercolours; An oval shape; English School; 18th - early 19th century.
Physical description
Park-like scenery, an extensive open country, with a group of fine trees on the left of the foreground; Study of the effect of chiaroscuro; In watercolours; An oval shape.
Dimensions
  • Height: 16.6cm
  • Width: 23.6cm
An oval shape.
Style
Marks and inscriptions
From Rev. William Gilpin's collection, impressed with his stamp, W.G.
Credit line
Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce
Object history
This is a study intended for Gilpin's printed works on Art.
From Rev. William Gilpin's own collection, impressed with his stamp, W.G.
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic references
  • DYCE COLLECTION. A Catalogue of the Paintings, Miniatures, Drawings, Engravings, Rings and Miscellaneous Objects Bequeathed by The Reverend Alexander Dyce. London : South Kensington Museum, 1874.
  • Coombs, Katherine British watercolours : 1750-1950 . London: V&A Publications, 2012 p.30, pl.20
Collection
Accession number
DYCE.736

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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