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A vase of flowers with a monkey: PD.59-1974

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Current Location: Gallery 17 (Flower)

Titles

A vase of flowers with a monkey

Maker(s)

Painter: Bosschaert, Ambrosius, the younger

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Notes

History note: Of unknown provenance, bought by Lord Fairhaven before 1952

Legal notes

Bequeathed 1973, received 1974

Measurements and weight

Height: 144.2 cm
Width: 105 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1974) by Fairhaven, Henry Rogers Broughton

Dating

C. 1635 - 1640

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of canvas

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on canvas

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: A.Bofschaert
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Signature

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.59-1974
Primary reference Number: 1135
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 24 September 2024 Last processed: Saturday 22 March 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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