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The Houses of Parliament in course of erection

Watercolour
1840-1860 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Watercolour depicting an exterior view of the Houses of Parliament during construction. Signed by the artist and inscribed 'Sketched on the spot'.

Object details

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Object type
TitleThe Houses of Parliament in course of erection (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Watercolour on paper
Brief description
Watercolour by James Wilson Carmichael depicting an exterior view of the Houses of Parliament during construction. Great Britain, ca. 1840-1860.
Physical description
Watercolour depicting an exterior view of the Houses of Parliament during construction. Signed by the artist and inscribed 'Sketched on the spot'.
Dimensions
  • Height: 11.625in
  • Width: 17.625in
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Subjects depicted
Places depicted
Collection
Accession number
193-1883

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Record createdSeptember 4, 2013
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