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Rhexia Ornata: PD.96-1973.26

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Rhexia Ornata

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Poiteau, Pierre-Antoine

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Measurements and weight

Height: 434 mm
Width: 319 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Graphite and watercolour, with margins ruled in ink, on vellum, mounted between cards

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 26
  • Location: Upper right
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Text: Poiteau pinx
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Rhexia Ornata
  • Location: Lower centre
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.96-1973.26
Primary reference Number: 30142
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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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