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Botanical studies of three plants: PD.803-1973

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Titles

Botanical studies of three plants

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Robert, Nicolas (Attributed to)

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Measurements and weight

Height: 397 mm
Width: 270 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Note

Previously attributed to Merian, Maria Sibylla

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Bodycolour
Gold leaf
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour and bodycolour over graphite outline, on prepared vellum, with gold leaf surround between two lines of red

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: M.S. Merian
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Plante de la Trinité
  • Location: Left of centre
  • Method of creation: Brown ink

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.803-1973
Primary reference Number: 23969

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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