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Richard Wilson, 1713/4–1782, British, active in Italy (1750–56), Study of an Old Tree: Trunk and Creeper-Covered Roots, undated
- Title:
Study of an Old Tree: Trunk and Creeper-Covered Roots
- Date:
- undated
- Medium:
- Black chalk and graphite on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper mounted on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper with grey wash
- Dimensions:
- Sheet: 7 3/8 × 5 inches (18.7 × 12.7 cm), Mount: 9 1/8 x 6 7/8 inches (23.2 x 17.5 cm)
- Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed verso in graphite and black ink, lower center: "Wilso | From M. In Fammgton's Coll | Pro. of [...] Robinson Co | E. I384"
Collector's mark, verso: W. Parker (Lugt 2012d); collector's mark: Thomas Esmond Lowinsky (Lugt 2420a)
- Credit Line:
- Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
- Copyright Status:
- Public Domain
- Accession Number:
- B1977.14.6005
- Classification:
- Drawings & Watercolors
- Collection:
- Prints and Drawings
- Subject Terms:
- landscape | old | roots | trunk
- Access:
- Accessible by appointment in the Study Room [Request]
Note: The Study Room is open by appointment. Please visit the Study Room page on our website for more details. - Link:
- https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:15113
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The Anglo-American Artist in Italy 1750-1820 (University Art Museum, Santa Barbara, 1982-04-07 - 1982-05-09) [YCBA Objects in the Exhibition]
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