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A vase of flowers on a ledge: PD.19-1987

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Current Location: Gallery 17 (Flower)

Titles

A vase of flowers on a ledge

Maker(s)

Painter: Dael, Jan Frans van

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Notes

History note: Bought from Levine and Mosley, 1948

Legal notes

Bequeathed 1973, with a life interest to his widow, Joyce, Lady Fairhaven, relinquished, 1987.

Measurements and weight

Height: 55.3 cm
Width: 46.4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1987) by Fairhaven, Henry Rogers Broughton

Dating

Production date: AD 1817

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of canvas

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on canvas

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: VENDAEIL Ft. (for an accurate transcription see artist's file)
  • Location: Below
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: A. 1817
  • Location: Below
  • Type: Date

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.19-1987
Primary reference Number: 1277
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 21 May 2021 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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