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Spear Thistle: PD.118-1973.43

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Spear Thistle
Cirsium vulgare

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: 353 mm
Width: 256 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour on paper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: with crown in a circle

  • Text: PARSONS / BRISTOL
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Stamp
  • Text: 43
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.118-1973.43
Primary reference Number: 31701
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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