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A surround of mixed flowers with a central inscription by Sir Joseph Banks in rectangular reserve: PD.173-1973

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

A surround of mixed flowers with a central inscription by Sir Joseph Banks in rectangular reserve

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Bauer, Franz Andreas

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Measurements and weight

Height: 134 mm
Width: 208 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1973) by Fairhaven, Henry Rogers Broughton

School or Style

Austrian

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: Deeply engraved upon my heart are those / sentiment of Respectful Attachment which your Royal Highness has permit- / ted me to cherish within in, never never / while the warm Pulses continue to beat, / shall they by sullied or impaired, ever / ever may they be increased and improved / J.J. Banks - / March 30 1814
  • Location: In rectangular reserve
  • Method of creation: Printed black ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.173-1973
Primary reference Number: 22899
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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