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18th century (drawn)
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Place of origin

Ruins of a gigantic wall with arches; a group of three figures in the foreground engaged in conversation; Drawn with black chalk on grey paper, heightened with white.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
drawn with black chalk on grey paper, heightened with white
Brief description
Wilson, Richard (RA); Ruins of a gigantic wall with arches; three figures in the foreground; Drawn with black chalk on grey paper, heightened with white; English School; 18th century.
Physical description
Ruins of a gigantic wall with arches; a group of three figures in the foreground engaged in conversation; Drawn with black chalk on grey paper, heightened with white.
Dimensions
  • Height: 10in
  • Width: 7.7in
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.659

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Record createdOctober 30, 2009
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