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Sida pulchella: PD.122-1973.2

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Titles

Sida pulchella

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Redouté, Pierre Joseph

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Description

Detail studies in watercolour of flower, cross-section of flower and calyx numbered 1,2 & 3 - small seed pod added in graphite.

Notes

History note: Painted for the Empress Joséphine

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin)
Vellum (skin) Height 437 mm Width 301 mm

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Graphite and watercolour on vellum, margins ruled in red and gold ink

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: P.J. Redouté peintre de S.M. L'imperatrice et Reine.
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Red ink
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 2
  • Location: Upper right
  • Method of creation: Gold
  • Text: Sida Pulchella
  • Location: Below
  • Method of creation: Gold

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.122-1973.2
Primary reference Number: 31725
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 19 June 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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