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Crocus: PD.127-1973.7

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Crocus

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Schouman, Aert

Entities

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Description

Study of 3 growing plants (white, yellow and mauve) with flowers and leaves by a wall in a landscape with river and distant town.

Measurements and weight

Height: 373 mm
Width: 259 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Watercolour

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour on laid paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: V: 3 No. 7
  • Location: Upper left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: Crocus pallidus sen. albus luteus & purpureus
  • Location: Upper left
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.127-1973.7
Primary reference Number: 32255

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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