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A vase of flowers: PD.81-1973

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 17 (Flower)

Titles

A vase of flowers

Maker(s)

Painter: Os, Jan van

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Notes

History note: From the Francis Danby collection; bought from Leggatt in 1941

Measurements and weight

Height: 50.96 cm
Width: 40.44 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1973) by Fairhaven, Henry Rogers Broughton

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of panel (wood)

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on panel

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: J Van Os fecit.
  • Location: Lower centre, on edge of ledge
  • Type: Signature

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.81-1973
Primary reference Number: 1731
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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