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Datura Wrightii: 3055C

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Datura Wrightii

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Merian, Maria Sibylla

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Notes

History note: Uncertain before VanSittart

Measurements and weight

Height: 388 mm
Width: 278 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1862) by VanSittart, Augustus Arthur

Materials used in production

Watercolour

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour on vellum

References and bibliographic entries

Related exhibitions

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3055C
Primary reference Number: 4826
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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