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Study of two tulips: 1146-9

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Study of two tulips

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: 250 mm
Width: 201 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: V: 4 / 21 (by the artist)
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: 47 (in Esdaile's hand, probably corner cut off)
  • Location: On the mount
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Text: Ld Bute' colln 1794 P - 90 N 62 WE (in Esdaile's hand)
  • Location: On the mount, verso
  • Method of creation: Ink

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 1146-9
Primary reference Number: 5095
Lugt: 2617
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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