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Ranunculus asiaticus, purple foxglove, Colchicum (Meadow Saffron) and a Leopard: PD.109-1973.56

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Ranunculus asiaticus, purple foxglove, Colchicum (Meadow Saffron) and a Leopard

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Robert, Nicolas (Attributed to)

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Measurements and weight

Height: 310 mm
Width: 225 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Watercolour
White bodycolour

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour heightened with white on vellum

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: against relevant drawing

  • Text: Ranconcule rouge double
  • Location: Upper left
  • Method of creation: Ink

Inscription present: against relevant drawing

  • Text: Digitale pourprée
  • Location: Upper right
  • Method of creation: Ink

Inscription present: against relevant drawing

  • Text: Leopard
  • Location: Lower centre
  • Method of creation: Ink

Inscription present: against relevant drawing

  • Text: Vray saffran
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.109-1973.56
Primary reference Number: 31346
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 21 June 2024 Last processed: Tuesday 13 May 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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