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A pot on a ledge, containing roses, poppies, hollyhock, larkspur, marigolds, morning glory, auricula, with snails and a bird's nest containing eggs: PD.642-1973

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A pot on a ledge, containing roses, poppies, hollyhock, larkspur, marigolds, morning glory, auricula, with snails and a bird's nest containing eggs

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Hendricks, Wybrand

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Notes

History note: The artist; his sale, February 1832; 2nd Lord Fairhaven

Measurements and weight

Height: 469 mm
Width: 351 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1830s
Production date: AD 1832-02 : Watermark includes a Strasburg lily, perhaps Hönig paper.

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite
Gum arabic

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Graphite and watercolour with traces of gum Arabic, surrounded by brown wash borders, on laid paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Verzameling van W. Hendriks. / Lr. No. - Verkt Febry 1832
  • Location: Verso, lower left
  • Method of creation: Brown ink

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.642-1973
Primary reference Number: 23543

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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