Eryngium Maritimum L., by Clarence Bicknell

An image of Recto: Eryngium Maritimum L. Verso: Blank. Bicknell, Clarence (British, 1842-1918). Watercolour over traces of graphite, surrounded by graphite line on all sides, on paper, height, leaf, 325 mm, width, leaf, 230 mm, 1911. Part of vellum bound sketchbook with brown leather cover details and closure straps. Contains 76 leaves. Front cover has a vertical rectangular box containing an acorn and oak leaf design in red and green inks, with the initials 'M.B.' (Margaret Berry).

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Recto: Eryngium Maritimum L. Verso: Blank. Bicknell, Clarence (British, 1842-1918). Watercolour over traces of graphite, surrounded by graphite line on all sides, on paper, height, leaf, 325 mm, width, leaf, 230 mm, 1911. Part of vellum bound sketchbook with brown leather cover details and closure straps. Contains 76 leaves. Front cover has a vertical rectangular box containing an acorn and oak leaf design in red and green inks, with the initials 'M.B.' (Margaret Berry).

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Accession Number: PD.10-1980.f.10
Photograph copyright © The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge.
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Camera: Hasselblad H4D-31
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ISO Speed: 100
Fnumber: 22/1

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