Figure 68. William Gilpin, “The general idea of Keswick-lake,”...

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Description: The general idea of Keswick-lake

TitleThe general idea of Keswick-lake

Creator nameGilpin, William

Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)

Creator roleDraftsman

Creation date1772

Object typeDrawing

MaterialsUnknown

DimensionsUnknown

LocationBodleian Library, University of Oxford, UK

Accession numberMS. Eng. Misc. e. 488/3

SubjectsNature (aesthetics)Mountains in artLandscape drawing, BritishLake District (England)

StatusFrom MS Lakes Tour notebook, drawing between fols. 303 and 304

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