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18th century (drawn)
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Place of origin

Landscape; A pool of water at the foot of a mountain; a large mass of rock occupies the centre of the composition; in the shade, Mary Magdalen reclines with a crucifix and skull before her; Drawn in black chalk, washed with Indian ink, heightened with white.

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Materials and techniques
drawn in black chalk, washed with Indian ink, heightened with white
Brief description
Wilson, Richard (RA); Landscape; A pool of water at the foot of a mountain; a large mass of rock occupies the centre of the composition; in the shade, Mary Magdalen reclines with a crucifix and skull before her; Drawn in black chalk, washed with Indian ink, heightened with white; English School; 18th century.
Physical description
Landscape; A pool of water at the foot of a mountain; a large mass of rock occupies the centre of the composition; in the shade, Mary Magdalen reclines with a crucifix and skull before her; Drawn in black chalk, washed with Indian ink, heightened with white.
Dimensions
  • Height: 6.4in
  • Width: 8.5in
Original measurements converted from fractional inches into decimal inches (rounded to one decimal place). Dimensions taken from: 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.
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Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce
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Bibliographic reference
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.
Collection
Accession number
DYCE.640

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Record createdOctober 29, 2009
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