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Sisyrinchium with a purple and brown butterfly
Draughtsman: Merian, Maria Sibylla
History note: Lord Bute; W. Esdaile (Lugt 2617)
Through the National Art Collections Fund
Height: 374 mm
Width: 206 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1925-05) by Griffith, A. F.
Support composed of vellum (skin)
Watercolour : Watercolour on vellum
Inscription present: in Esdaile's hand
Inscription present: in artist's hand
Accession number: 1146B
Primary reference Number: 4822
Lugt: 2617
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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