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View in the Island of Elba

Watercolour
1780-1789 (made)
Artist/Maker
Cozens (artist)
Place of origin
Italy (drawn)
Britain (drawn)

Watercolour view of Elba. Signed and dated, "J Cozens 1780 [or 1789]".

Object details

Category
Drawings
Object type
Watercolour
TitleView in the Island of Elba (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Watercolour
Watercolour
Drawing
Brief description
Watercolour by John Robert Cozens (1752-97) depicting a 'View in the Island of Elba'. British School, 1780s.
Physical description
Watercolour view of Elba. Signed and dated, "J Cozens 1780 [or 1789]".
Dimensions
  • Height: 14.5in
  • Width: 21.125in
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Credit line
William Smith Bequest
Subject depicted
Islands
Place depicted
Italy
Bibliographic references
  • C. F. Bell and T. Girtin, 'The Drawings and Sketches of John Robert Cozens: A Catalogue with an Historical Introduction', The Walpole Society, vol. 23, 1934-35, cat. no. 433. I, p. 79
  • A. W. Rich, Watercolour Painting, London: Seeley, Service, 1918, illus. p. 192
  • E. B. Lintott, Art of Water Colour Painting, London: Chapman and Hall, 1926, illus. facing p. 215
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
3042-1876

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
Record URL
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