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A spray of Lathyrus nissolia, Chrysanthemum leucanthemum, Linum perenne, Lysimachia nemorum, Adonis annua and a small tortoiseshell butterfly
Draughtsman: Forbes, Mary (née Capell)
Height: 260 mm
Width: 191 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1973) by Fairhaven, Henry Rogers Broughton
Production date: AD 1768
This drawing appears to be copied from one by G.D. Ehret (1708-1770) of 1767. See Broughton Album, PD.113-1973.
Support composed of vellum (skin)
Watercolour : Watercolour and bodycolour on vellum
Accession number: PD.106-1973.44
Primary reference Number: 31111
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
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Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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