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L. Digitalis (Foxglove) ? R. Geraniaceae sp.: PD.126-1973.21

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

L. Digitalis (Foxglove) ? R. Geraniaceae sp.

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Unknown

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Measurements and weight

Height: 247 mm
Width: 184 mm

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
Bodycolour

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour and bodycolour on vellum tipped in on album sheet

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: lale digitale. / la couleur bleu n'éxiste / que dans la tête du peintre
  • Location: Lower centre
  • Method of creation: Ink

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.126-1973.21
Primary reference Number: 32222
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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