Corfe Castle
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Mezzotint of 11th century royal castle
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Title | Corfe Castle (assigned by artist) |
Materials and techniques | Mezzotint on paper |
Brief description | Mezzotint. Percival Gaskell, Corfe Castle. |
Physical description | Mezzotint of 11th century royal castle |
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Marks and inscriptions | Signed in pencil Percival Gaskell (Inscription from: Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design, Accessions 1913, London: Printed for His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1914) |
Credit line | Presented by the Artist. |
Object history | Corfe Castle, located on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, England was a key location in the English Civil War. Built by William the Conquerer in the 11th century, it now belongs to the National Trust and is also a Grade 1 listed building. |
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Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design, Accessions 1913, London: Printed for His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1914 |
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Accession number | E.37-1913 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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