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Analytical drawing of an orchid and an insect drawing (Cattleya amolthystoglossa): PD.897-1973

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Analytical drawing of an orchid and an insect drawing (Cattleya amolthystoglossa)

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Riocreux, Alfred

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 283 mm
Width: 205 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

French

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: 11 212 Cattloya amothystog l.....
  • Location: Upper edge
  • Text: A. Riocreux
  • Location: Lower edge
  • Type: Signature

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.897-1973
Primary reference Number: 24269

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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