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Rosa damascena versicolor: PD.237-1973

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Rosa damascena versicolor
Translated as: York and Lancaster rose

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Bucher, C.M.

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Measurements and weight

Height: 434 mm
Width: 319 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Bodycolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour and bodycolour over graphite outline on vellum

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: C.M. Bucher
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Signature

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.237-1973
Primary reference Number: 23053

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 21 June 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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