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Astragalus danicus: PD.118-1973.1

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Astragalus danicus
Purple Milk-vetch

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Cockerell, The Hon. Lady (Possibly)

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: From the collection of Sir Charles Cockerell, Bart. and Geraldine Ponsouby, 1880

Measurements and weight

Height: 357 mm
Width: 260 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Bodycolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour and bodycolour over traces of graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 1
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.118-1973.1
Primary reference Number: 31649

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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