The Island of Lipari and a Maltese Speronare
Watercolour
ca. 1800-1814 (made)
ca. 1800-1814 (made)
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Watercolour depicting a boat known as a Maltese Speronare, sailing across choppy water with the Island of Lipari, Sicily, in the background. Inscribed with title, artist's surname and original date of sale at Christies.
Object details
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| Title | The Island of Lipari and a Maltese Speronare (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Watercolour |
| Brief description | Watercolour depicting the Island of Lipari and a Maltese Speronare by William Hickling Burnett. British School, ca. early 19th century. |
| Physical description | Watercolour depicting a boat known as a Maltese Speronare, sailing across choppy water with the Island of Lipari, Sicily, in the background. Inscribed with title, artist's surname and original date of sale at Christies. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | View of The Island of Lipari and a / Maltese Speronare by Burnett / Bought at Christies June / 1814 Note Inscribed in an old hand on a slip of paper on the backboard |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Walter Child |
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| Accession number | P.62-1930 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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