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Prospect of Worcester from the East

Unknown artist, c. 1750

Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum, Worcester

This picture combines a charming depiction of 18th century farming activity - labourers cutting corn, raking, making a haystack, shooting partridge - with a strikingly accurate view of the cathedral and city of Worcester. The Malvern Hills are in the distance and shipping can be seen on the River Severn.

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Title of artwork, date

Prospect of Worcester from the East, c. 1750

Date supported

1989

Medium and material

Oil on canvas laid on panel

Dimensions

94 x 152 cm

Grant

11490

Total cost

72000

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