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Analytical plant study of Macrochilus Fryanus; inset, three studies of the petals: PD.809-1973

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Analytical plant study of Macrochilus Fryanus; inset, three studies of the petals

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Mills, R.

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Measurements and weight

Height: 277 mm
Width: 220 mm

Relative size of this object

22 m27.7 m What does this represent?

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Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

British

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 left
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Macrochilus Fryanus
  • Location: Lower centre

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.809-1973
Primary reference Number: 23986
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 13 December 2019 Last processed: Sunday 21 March 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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