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A bunch of pansies, and pink moss roses, bound with pink ribbon: PD.955-1973

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A bunch of pansies, and pink moss roses, bound with pink ribbon

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Thierriat, Augustin-Alexandre

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Notes

History note: Duchesse de Vendome (label)

Measurements and weight

Height: 370 mm
Width: 280 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1840s
Production date: AD 1843-05-20

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Watercolour

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour on paper, the edge bound

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: A.A. Thierriat
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 20 Mai 1843
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Date
  • Text: Offert a S.A.R. Madame la Duchesse de Nemours, / par son très humble et devoué le Conservateur des Musées / et du Palais des Arts. Augustin Thierriat.
  • Location: Below
  • Method of creation: Ink

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.955-1973
Primary reference Number: 24551

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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