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Three tulips, Narcissus poeticus, one convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-Valley): PD.109-1973.21

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Three tulips, Narcissus poeticus, one convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-Valley)

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Robert, Nicolas (Attributed to)

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Measurements and weight

Height: 319 mm
Width: 220 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
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Graphite, watercolour and bodycolour on vellum

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Oleas jaune.
  • Location: Above
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Text: Colombine hachée
  • Location: Above
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Text: Colombin pur.
  • Location: Above
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Text: Muguet
  • Location: Above
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Text: Narcisse blanc simple
  • Location: Above
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.109-1973.21
Primary reference Number: 31296
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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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