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Flower study: PD.110-1973.39

Current Location: In storage

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Flower study

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Unknown

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Description

Double stem with orange flower, centre black, bud and leaves.

Measurements and weight

Height: 252 mm
Width: 202 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour over traces of graphite on paper, laid down

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Chevalier d'Eon
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Brown ink

Inscription present: faintly visible through backing

  • Location: Verso

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.110-1973.39
Primary reference Number: 31407

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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