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A stylized study of mixed flowers with leaves in a fretted ornamental Chinese style basket with handle: PD.134-1973.4

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Titles

A stylized study of mixed flowers with leaves in a fretted ornamental Chinese style basket with handle

Maker(s)

Canton workshop

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Measurements and weight

Height: 272 mm
Width: 213 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century
Production date: AD 1820 : Watermark: J. WHATMAN / 182?

School or Style

Chinese
Chinese export art
Chinese export watercolour

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Bodycolour
White bodycolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour, bodycolour and some white over traces of graphite on white paper, tipped in on grey album page

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 6
  • Location: Upper right
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.134-1973.4
Primary reference Number: 32736

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 4 November 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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