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Scabiosa: PD.127-1973.39

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Scabiosa

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Schouman, Aert

Entities

Categories

Description

Two separate erect branching stems with deep red terminal flowering heads and fruit and leaves, in rocky landscape with road and (farm?) buildings.

Measurements and weight

Height: 398 mm
Width: 265 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. 39
  • Location: Upper left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: Scabiosa purpurea
  • Location: Upper right
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.127-1973.39
Primary reference Number: 32301
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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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