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On a ledge is a decorated vase with an arrangement of flowers including Syringa vulgaris (Lilac), Trollius europaeus (Globe flower), Viburnum sp., Vinca major (Greater periwinkle), Tulip sp., Lonicera periclymenum (Honeysuckle) and Malus sylvestris (Apple): PD.988-1973

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On a ledge is a decorated vase with an arrangement of flowers including Syringa vulgaris (Lilac), Trollius europaeus (Globe flower), Viburnum sp., Vinca major (Greater periwinkle), Tulip sp., Lonicera periclymenum (Honeysuckle) and Malus sylvestris (Apple)

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Williams, F. Elizabeth

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Measurements and weight

Height: 472 mm
Width: 344 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Bodycolour
Ground (material)

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Bodycolour with prepared ground on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Elizth Williams
  • Location: Recto, bottom
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.988-1973
Primary reference Number: 24609
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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