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Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum): PD.127-1973.50

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum)

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Schouman, Aert

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Description

A plant with erect branched stem with racimes of reddish-brown flowers, leaves sessile and deeply lobed in landscape with river and fort-like house.

Measurements and weight

Height: 392 mm
Width: 263 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: 50 V.3
  • Location: Upper left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: A. Schouman
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.127-1973.50
Primary reference Number: 32312
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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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