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L. Great Willowhead (Epilobium hirsutum); R. Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium pratense): PD.126-1973.9

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

L. Great Willowhead (Epilobium hirsutum); R. Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium pratense)

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Unknown

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Measurements and weight

Height: 241 mm
Width: 178 mm

Relative size of this object

17.8 m24.1 m What does this represent?

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1750

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Ink and watercolour on vellum tipped in on album sheet

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.126-1973.9
Primary reference Number: 32209

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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