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Lake of Nemi in 1753

Drawing
18th century (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Lake of Nemi in 1753; Part of the lake is on the right, with cloud-clapped mountains in the distance and well-wooded banks; two monks are conversing in the foreground, and a group of three persons is at some distance from them; Drawn in black chalk, heightened with white, on grey paper, softened with the stump.

Object details

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Object type
TitleLake of Nemi in 1753
Materials and techniques
drawn in black chalk, heightened with white, on grey paper, softened with the stump
Brief description
Wilson, Richard (RA); Lake of Nemi in 1753; Drawn in black chalk, heightened with white, on grey paper, softened with the stump; English School; 18th century.
Physical description
Lake of Nemi in 1753; Part of the lake is on the right, with cloud-clapped mountains in the distance and well-wooded banks; two monks are conversing in the foreground, and a group of three persons is at some distance from them; Drawn in black chalk, heightened with white, on grey paper, softened with the stump.
Dimensions
  • Height: 9.7in
  • Width: 15.8in
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.
Style
Credit line
Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce
Subjects depicted
Place depicted
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.643

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Record createdOctober 29, 2009
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