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Tropaedum majus (Nasturtium): PD.105-1973.30

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Tropaedum majus (Nasturtium)

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Sowerby, James

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Description

Study of portion of single stem with flowers and leaves.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1800

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Drawn Area Height 326 mm Width 243 mm

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour over graphite outline within ruled graphite margins, on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Tropaedum majus
  • Location: Lower centre
  • Method of creation: Graphite

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.105-1973.30
Primary reference Number: 30965
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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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