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Papaver somniferum (Opium poppy): PD.888-1973

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Papaver somniferum (Opium poppy)

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Reekers, Hendrik

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Notes

History note: From the collection of Dr. E.H. Krelage, Haarlem, author of 'Bloemenspeculatie in Nederland', Amsterdam, 1942

Measurements and weight

Height: 260 mm
Width: 353 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite
Gum arabic

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour with traces of gum Arabic over graphite outline, bordered on all sides by a line in gray wash, on paper

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.888-1973
Primary reference Number: 24256

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 21 June 2024

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

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