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A blue honey creeper on a thistle, copulating snails below: PD.467-1963

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Titles

A blue honey creeper on a thistle, copulating snails below

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Merian, Maria Sibylla

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Notes

History note: Marquis de Lagoy (Lugt 1710); P. & D. Colnaghi; bt. Ingram, November 1936 (£15)

Measurements and weight

Height: 372 mm
Width: 283 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1963) by Ingram, Bruce Stirling, Sir

School or Style

German

Materials used in production

Watercolour

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour on vellum

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: M.S.M.
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Signature

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.467-1963
Primary reference Number: 4827
Lugt: 1710

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 27 August 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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