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Spray of centifolia roses: PD.652-1973

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Titles

Spray of centifolia roses

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Herzog, J.

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Measurements and weight

Height: 320 mm
Width: 260 mm

Relative size of this object

26 m32 m What does this represent?

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Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour over graphite outline on vellum

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: J. Herzog
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.652-1973
Primary reference Number: 23562
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Sunday 28 March 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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