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Orchids growing out of a log: PD.829-1973

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Orchids growing out of a log

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Mussilla, W.

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 616 mm
Width: 475 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

Austrian

Materials used in production

Bodycolour

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Bodycolour on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: W. Mussill
  • Location: Lower centre
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.829-1973
Primary reference Number: 24062
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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