Francis TowneLake of Lugano 1781

Francis Towne, ‘Lake of Lugano’ 1781
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Artwork details

Artist
Francis Towne (1739‑1816)
Title
Lake of Lugano
Date 1781
MediumInk and watercolour on paper
Dimensionssupport: 156 x 209 mm
Collection
Tate
Acquisition Purchased as part of the Oppé Collection with assistance from the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund 1996
Reference
T08562
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