Analytical plant study of Oncidium Papilo: PD.808-1973

Current Location: In storage

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Analytical plant study of Oncidium Papilo

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Mills, R.

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Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Measurements and weight

Height: 280 mm
Width: 220 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

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

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Materials used in production

Watercolour
Bodycolour

Components of the work

Support composed of card

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour and bodycolour on card

Inscription or legends present

Text: R. Mills del
Location: Lower centre
Type: Signature

Text: Oncidium Papilo
Location: Lower centre

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.808-1973
Primary reference Number: 23983
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 13 December 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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