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On a stone ledge a terracotta vase containing Morning Glory, Tulip, Double Hyacinth, Peony, Hydrangea, Larkspur, Tuber-rose, Carnation, Love-in-the-Mist, (Nigella), Auricula and Centifolia rose: PD.79-1975

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On a stone ledge a terracotta vase containing Morning Glory, Tulip, Double Hyacinth, Peony, Hydrangea, Larkspur, Tuber-rose, Carnation, Love-in-the-Mist, (Nigella), Auricula and Centifolia rose

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Huysum, Jan van (Attributed)

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Notes

History note: ?With Levine and Mosley; 2nd Lord Fairhaven

Legal notes

Bequeathed 1973.

Measurements and weight

Height: 721 mm
Width: 523 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Black chalk and watercolour on paper, laid down on board

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: in a cartouche

  • Text: JAN VAN HUYSUM / 1682-1749
  • Location: Levine mount
  • Method of creation: ?ink

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.79-1975
Primary reference Number: 23620

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 21 June 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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