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Aceraceae (Maple Family): PD.116-1973.16

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Aceraceae (Maple Family)
The Virginian flowering Maple

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Ehret, Georg Dionysius

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Description

Study of terminal panicle and a terminal portion of woody stem with leaves.

Measurements and weight

Height: 525 mm
Width: 360 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

German

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: ACER Virginianum, folio majore, subtus argenteo, / supra viridi splendente. Pluk. Phyt.
  • Location: Below
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Text: G.D. Ehret Pinx.
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Signature

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.116-1973.16
Primary reference Number: 31611
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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