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A Mountainous Landscape with a Distant Castle
Joseph Farington, 1747–1821
One of three works donated by Sir Robert and Lady Witt through the Art Fund in 1926. Sir Robert Witt was Chairman of the Art Fund from 1920 to 1944.
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Title of artwork, date
A Mountainous Landscape with a Distant Castle, 1747–1821
Date supported
1926
Medium and material
Pen and bistre
Dimensions
22 x 16 cm
Gifted by
Sir Robert & Lady Witt
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