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Monarda didyma (Leonurus canadensis origani folio, Bergamot or Oswago Tea-plant): PD.290-1973

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Titles

Monarda didyma (Leonurus canadensis origani folio, Bergamot or Oswago Tea-plant)

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Colvin, Miss

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Measurements and weight

Height: 526 mm
Width: 363 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Bodycolour
White bodycolour
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour and bodycolour with white heightening, pen and ink on vellum
Pen and ink

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Leonurus Canadensis Origani folio. Tourn.
  • Location: Lower centre
  • Method of creation: Black ink

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.290-1973
Primary reference Number: 23146

Audit data

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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