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Common Spiderwort (Tradescantia virginiana): PD.127-1973.37

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Titles

Common Spiderwort (Tradescantia virginiana)

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Schouman, Aert

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Description

A simple erect stem with terminal inflorescence and tapering leaves sheathing the stem and arising from nodes.

Measurements and weight

Height: 379 mm
Width: 257 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. 37
  • Location: Upper left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: Schouman
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.127-1973.37
Primary reference Number: 32299

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 21 June 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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