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Climbing Tea roses and a hummingbird: PD.831-1973

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Titles

Climbing Tea roses and a hummingbird

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Mussilla, W.

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Measurements and weight

Height: 634 mm
Width: 486 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

Austrian

Materials used in production

Bodycolour
Red ink

Components of the work

Support composed of card

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Bodycolour and red ink on blue-grey card

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: W. Mussilli
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Red ink
  • Type: Signature

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.831-1973
Primary reference Number: 24052

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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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