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.1751-52 (undated)
Medium
Black chalk
Dimensions
Metric: 120 x 155 mm
Imperial: 4 3/4 x 6 1/8 in.
Accession Number
1881,0212.56
Wilson Online Reference
D82
Description
A double arch built on rock with three caves reflected in foreground water. Two small figures on horseback ride on the left, with a ship or spire beyond
Provenance
Given by John Deffett Francis, February 1881
Signature/inscription
Unsigned; no inscription
Previous Cat/Ref Nos
851/13(38)
Bibliography
Binyon 49(a)
Updated by Compiler
2016-02-10 00:00:00