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The Shining River

Watercolour
02/1880 (painted)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A small herd of cattle wading in a quiet, winding river. This is a replica, with slight variations, of 68-1900.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleThe Shining River
Materials and techniques
Watercolour
Brief description
Watercolour, The Shining River, by Samuel Palmer, 1880.
Physical description
A small herd of cattle wading in a quiet, winding river. This is a replica, with slight variations, of 68-1900.
Dimensions
  • Height: 4in
  • Width: 6.93in
Measurements taken (and converted into decimal fractions) from: Catalogue of an Exhibition of Drawings, Etchings & Woodcuts by Samuel Palmer and other Disciples of William Blake October 20 - December 31, 1926. London : Published under the authority of the Board of Education, 1926. Publication No. 178 E.I.D.
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'The 'Shining River.' Samuel Palmer Feby 1880.' (On backing-paper behind the frame, written in the Artist's hand.)
  • 'S. Palmer' (Signed.)
Credit line
Presented by Mrs. J. Merrick Head
Subjects depicted
Associated object
68-1900 (Version)
Bibliographic references
  • Catalogue of an exhibition of drawings, etchings & woodcuts by Samuel Palmer and other disciples of William Blake. London, Pub. under the authority of the Board of Education, 1926 no. 128
  • Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design & Department of Paintings, Accessions 1919, London: Printed Under the Authority of His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1921
Collection
Accession number
P.30-1919

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Record createdJanuary 17, 2011
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