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River View, on the Arno

Richard Wilson, 1794

Depicts two trees, boulders, fallen tree and two boys fishing in the foreground. Broad stretch of water in mid distance and on right there, rocky eminence surmounted by castle. To left, view to distant mountain over plains. Picture originally on display in Platt Hall.

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Title of artwork, date

River View, on the Arno, 1794

Date supported

1969

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

124 x 106 cm

Grant

5000

Total cost

10000

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