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A vase of flowers: PD.42-1975

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 17 (Flower)

Titles

A vase of flowers

Maker(s)

Painter: Seghers, Daniel

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Notes

History note: Bought from Levine and Mosley in 1947

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1975) by Fairhaven, Henry Rogers Broughton

Dating

1640 - 1650

School or Style

Flemish

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of copper
Frame Depth 3.2 cm Height 61.3 cm Width 48 cm
Copper Height 48 cm Width 35 cm

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on copper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: DS Soctis. Jesu.
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Initials

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.42-1975
Primary reference Number: 1963
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 21 October 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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