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Bunch of fruits of 1. Berberis vulgaris (Barberry) 2. Prunus Spinesa (Blackthorn) 3. Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) 4. Ilex aquifolium (Holly) 5. Empetrum nigrum. agg. (Crowberry): PD.106-1973.54

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Bunch of fruits of 1. Berberis vulgaris (Barberry) 2. Prunus Spinesa (Blackthorn) 3. Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) 4. Ilex aquifolium (Holly) 5. Empetrum nigrum. agg. (Crowberry)

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Forbes, Mary (née Capell)

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 97 mm
Width: 159 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1777

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Graphite and watercolour on vellum

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: M: Forbes
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1777
  • Location: Lower left, below the above
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Date
  • Text: 1. Berbery 1/2. Sloes / 3. a Chestnut / 4. American - (2nd word indeciperable) 5. Bilberry
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.106-1973.54
Primary reference Number: 31143
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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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