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An orange tree with eleven cups surmounted by a vase: PD.50-1993

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Titles

An orange tree with eleven cups surmounted by a vase

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Percier, Charles

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Notes

History note: Luca Baroni (Colnaghi), from whom bought

Measurements and weight

Height: 257 mm
Width: 169 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1993) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Grey ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Pen and grey ink and watercolour on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: XI
  • Location: Centre, on an orange
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.50-1993
Primary reference Number: 6702

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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