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Album of botanical watercolours: PD.107-1973

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Titles

Album of botanical watercolours

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Orléans, Princesse Louise d'

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Description

Album containing 28 watercolours, laid down on the pages (gilt edged) of the album. Bound in black morocco, patterned grain, lined and gilt. Each sheet stuck down to the bound pages of the album.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1820s
1830s
1826 - 1832

School or Style

French

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Louise
  • Location: Upper cover
  • Method of creation: Gilt

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.107-1973
Primary reference Number: 31196

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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