Ruins of a gigantic Wall with Arches

Ruins of a gigantic Wall with Arches
Ruins of a gigantic Wall with Arches
Ruins of a gigantic Wall with Arches
Victoria & Albert Museum, London
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Artist
Richard Wilson (1713/14-1782)
Title
Ruins of a gigantic Wall with Arches
Date
c.1751-52 (undated)
Medium
Black chalk heightened with white on grey paper
Dimensions
Metric: 254 x 195 mm
Imperial: 10 x 7 5/8 in.
Accession Number
DYCE.659
Wilson Online Reference
D63
Description
A group of three figures in the foreground are engaged in conversation before the ruins of a gigantic wall with arches
Provenance
Bequeathed by the Revd Alexander Dyce, 1869
Signature/inscription
Unsigned; inscribed in black ink lower right corner: '659'
Bibliography
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
Link to WG Constable Archive Record