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Flowers on stems: Ficoides africana: PD.289-1973

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Titles

Flowers on stems: Ficoides africana

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Colvin, Miss

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Measurements and weight

Height: 534 mm
Width: 375 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour on vellum

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: scrolls in red ink

  • Text: Ficoides Africana, folio triangulari glauco trevissimo crassissimo / dorso and lateribus muricatis, flore pur purascente odorato
  • Location: Lower centre
  • Method of creation: Black ink

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.289-1973
Primary reference Number: 23145

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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