A Ruin by the Sea

A Ruin by the Sea
A Ruin by the Sea
A Ruin by the Sea
The Trustees of the British Museum
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Artist
Richard Wilson (1713/14-1782)
Title
A Ruin by the Sea
Date
c.1752 (undated)
Medium
Black chalk
Dimensions
Metric: 117 x 229 mm
Imperial: 4 5/8 x 9 in.
Accession Number
1881,0212.65
Wilson Online Reference
D151
Description
A ruined rampart in the foreground projects from the right into the sea or lake. There are two figures on the ruin looking down on a bather emerging from the water. Boats and a tower on a mole can be seen beyond.
Provenance
Given by John Deffett Francis, February 1881
Signature/inscription
Unsigned; no inscription
Bibliography
Binyon 40(a)