Spray of lilac: PD.597-1973

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Titles

Spray of lilac

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Gerardin, Pauline

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Measurements and weight

Height: 459 mm
Width: 355 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

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin) ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour and bodycolour on vellum, laid on card mount

Inscription or legends present

Text: Pauline Girardin
Location: Lower right
Type: Signature

Related exhibitions

Flower Drawings: Redouté and his Pupils

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.597-1973
Primary reference Number: 23477
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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            University of Cambridge}}

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