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Harrisia cactus (Night blooming Cereus): PD.8-1983

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Titles

Harrisia cactus (Night blooming Cereus)

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Ehret, Georg Dionysius

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Measurements and weight

Height: 425 mm
Width: 284 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1983-06) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

School or Style

German

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour and graphite on laid paper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: erased

  • Text: GD Ehret 965 / 258
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.8-1983
Primary reference Number: 23385

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 13 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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