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Flowers in an urn, with fruit: PD.31-1966

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Flowers in an urn, with fruit

Maker(s)

Painter: Leeuwen, Gerrit Johan van

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Notes

History note: Of unknown origin, presumably acquired by Lord Fairhaven between 1952 and 1966

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1966) by Fairhaven, Henry Rogers Broughton

Dating

1800s
Production date: AD 1809

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of panel (wood)
Sight Dimensions Height 77.9 cm Width 58.6 cm

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on panel

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: G.J.Van Leeuven
  • Location: Left, on the plinth
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1809
  • Location: Left, on the plinth
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.31-1966
Primary reference Number: 1628

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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