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Florida allspice (Calycanthus floridus), a mesembryanthemum, Yew, Hoya (?) Opium poppy, (Papaver somniferum), Sophora microphyllia, Robinia hispida, Moss roses, Rosa centifolia, Rosa alba, South African Heath, Double narcissus, forget-me-not (Myosotis), Hawthorn blossom, (Ctagaegus monogyna), Iris sibirica, double stock, 'broken' tulips, Periwinckle and pansy in a pot on a marble ledge: PD.964-1973

Object information

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Titles

Florida allspice (Calycanthus floridus), a mesembryanthemum, Yew, Hoya (?) Opium poppy, (Papaver somniferum), Sophora microphyllia, Robinia hispida, Moss roses, Rosa centifolia, Rosa alba, South African Heath, Double narcissus, forget-me-not (Myosotis), Hawthorn blossom, (Ctagaegus monogyna), Iris sibirica, double stock, 'broken' tulips, Periwinckle and pansy in a pot on a marble ledge

Maker(s)

Veeren, Aletta van

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 435 mm
Width: 334 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1830

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Watercolour

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour on vellum at one time, laid down on paper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: the first name partially cut

  • Text: Aletta van Veeren
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.964-1973
Primary reference Number: 24567
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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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