Rosa damascena versicolor: PD.237-1973

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Rosa damascena versicolor
Translated as: York and Lancaster rose

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Bucher, C.M.

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Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Measurements and weight

Height: 434 mm
Width: 319 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

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

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Materials used in production

Watercolour
Bodycolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour and bodycolour over graphite outline on vellum

Inscription or legends present

Text: C.M. Bucher
Location: Lower right
Type: Signature

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.237-1973
Primary reference Number: 23053
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 2 November 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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            The Fitzwilliam Museum (2023) "Rosa damascena versicolor" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/23053 Accessed: 2023-05-28 08:08:02

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            University of Cambridge}}

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