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Claude De Jongh (c.1600-1663)
A view of Westminster from across the Thames dated 27 May 1625
Pen and brown ink with grey wash | 11.8 x 42.0 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 913274
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A drawing of a panoramic view over London; showing, on the left, Lambeth Palace, and on the right St Stephen's Chapel in the Palace of Westminster (destroyed by fire in 1834), Westminster Hall, the tower of St Margaret's in front of the Chapter House, and Westminster Abbey. This drawing was used as the basis for the picture now in the Yale Center for British Art, New Haven. Inscribed by the artist, lower right corner: London the 27. / of May An 1625
Provenance
Probably to be identified with 'Mr Dagars sale of Prints drawings &c...in this sale three drawings. of...Carings being long views - one of the parliament House & westminster bridge. by the river Thames. drawn easy and freely. washt & pen. dated 1625'
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Medium and techniques
Pen and brown ink with grey wash
Measurements
11.8 x 42.0 cm (sheet of paper)
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