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Asclepias curassavica
Draughtsman: Unknown
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1973) by Broughton, Henry Rogers, Major the Hon.
Watercolour
Bodycolour
Graphite
Support
composed of
vellum (skin)
Height 391 mm
Width 310 mm
Drawn Area
Height 359 mm
Width 280 mm
Watercolour : Watercolour and bodycolour over graphite surrounded by gold, graphite and red ink border, on white prepared surface, on vellum
Accession number: PD.121-1973.2
Primary reference Number: 80615
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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