The Edge of a Wood
Thomas GirtinWW-1795-285808
1795·watercolor over graphite on laid paper·sheet: 10.9 × 14.2 cm (4 5/16 × 5 9/16 in.)
mount: 15.6 × 19.7 cm (6 1/8 × 7 3/4 in.)
Catalogue
- Year
- 1795
- Dimensions
- sheet: 10.9 × 14.2 cm (4 5/16 × 5 9/16 in.) mount: 15.6 × 19.7 cm (6 1/8 × 7 3/4 in.)
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art
- Artist
- Thomas Girtin
Artist
Thomas Girtin
Painting
Thomas Girtin was an English watercolourist and etcher. A friend and rival of J. M. W. Turner, Girtin played a key role in establishing watercolour as a reputable art form.
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Record
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- Thomas Girtin
- Year
- 1795
- Dimensions
- sheet: 10.9 × 14.2 cm (4 5/16 × 5 9/16 in.) mount: 15.6 × 19.7 cm (6 1/8 × 7 3/4 in.)
- Watts ID
- WW-1795-285808
Source
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art
- Source
- nga
- Reference
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- Status
- verified