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A bunch of flowers including a peony, roses, hibiscus, asters, gentian and an imaginary blue butterfly: PD.880-1973

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A bunch of flowers including a peony, roses, hibiscus, asters, gentian and an imaginary blue butterfly

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Redouté, Pierre Joseph

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Measurements and weight

Height: 453 mm
Width: 376 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite
Gum arabic

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Graphite and watercolour with traces of gum Arabic over graphite on vellum

Inscription or legends present

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

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.880-1973
Primary reference Number: 24239

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 20 August 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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