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Flowers in a vase which stands on a marble ledge with a butterfly resting on the flower: PD.904-1973

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Titles

Flowers in a vase which stands on a marble ledge with a butterfly resting on the flower

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Robert, Nicolas

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Measurements and weight

Height: 351 mm
Width: 264 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 vellum (skin)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour and bodycolour on vellum

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.904-1973
Primary reference Number: 24288
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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