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Ricinus communis (Castor oil plant): PD.109-1973.20

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Ricinus communis (Castor oil plant)

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Robert, Nicolas (Attributed to)

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Measurements and weight

Height: 276 mm
Width: 202 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Bodycolour

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour and bodycolour on vellum

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Ricinus
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.109-1973.20
Primary reference Number: 31295
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 1 November 2021 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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