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Pembury Mill, near Tunbridge Wells

Watercolour
ca. 1795-6 (made)
Artist/Maker
J.M.W. Turner (artist)
Place of origin
Britain (painted)

Watercolour of Pembury Mill, near Tunbridge Wells. Signed.

Object details

Category
Watercolours
Object type
Watercolour
Titles
  • Pembury Mill, near Tunbridge Wells (generic title)
  • Keyes Mill (alternative title)
Materials and techniques
Watercolour on paper
Watercolour (Paint)
Watercolour Painting
Brief description
Watercolour, Pembury Mill, near Tunbridge Wells, by J.M.W. Turner, ca. 1795-6.
Physical description
Watercolour of Pembury Mill, near Tunbridge Wells. Signed.
Dimensions
  • Height: 8in
  • Width: 10 7/8in
Marks and inscriptions
Signed lower right: W Turner
Object history
This watercolour was traditionally known as 'Pembury Mill' but it more likely shows Keyes Mill.
Place depicted
Tunbridge Wells
Bibliographic references
  • Andrew Wilton, The life and work of J.M.W. Turner, London : Academy Editions, 1979. 527 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm. Includes complete title catalogue of all the paintings and a comprehensive catalogue of watercolours. Entry for 1160-1901 is as follows: 130 Pembury Mill, near Tunbridge Wells, c. 1795-6 Pencil and watercolour 203 x 277 Sig. lower right: W Turner Coll: Victoria and Albert Museum, London (1160-1901)
  • Selby Whittingham, J.M.W. Turner's Tonbridge & district, London : J.M.W. Turner, R.A., Publications, 2003.
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
1160-1901

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
Record URL
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