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Erica purpurea
Draughtsman: Redouté, Pierre Joseph
Detailed studies in graphite of leaves, flower, calyx and seed head numbered.
History note: Painted for the Empress Joséphine
Height: 461 mm
Width: 307 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1973) by Fairhaven, Henry Rogers Broughton
Production date: AD 1812
Watercolour
Bodycolour
Graphite
Support composed of vellum (skin)
Watercolour : Watercolour and bodycolour over graphite on vellum, margins ruled in red and gold ink
Accession number: PD.122-1973.28
Primary reference Number: 31845
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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