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Study of a white rose: 1146-4

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Study of a white rose

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Royen, Mattheus C. van

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Notes

History note: From the collection of Lord Bute, 1794; William Esdaile (1758-1837) (Lugt 2617), probably part of lots 1218-1220 of the Esdaile Sale, Christie's, 24 June 1840

Legal notes

Through the National Art Collections Fund.

Measurements and weight

Height: 213 mm
Width: 180 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1925-05) by Griffith, A. F.

Note

Dutch/Flemish catalogue

Materials used in production

Watercolour

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: M C van Royen
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: V: 4 / No 10 (by the artist)
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: 38 (in Esdaile's hand)
  • Location: On the mount
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Text: Ld Bute's colln 1794 P-90 N 38 WE (in Esdaile's hand)
  • Location: On the mount, verso
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1146-4
Primary reference Number: 5090
Lugt: 2617
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024 Last processed: Friday 25 October 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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