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Erythronium Dens Canis: PD.105-1973.32

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Titles

Erythronium Dens Canis

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Sowerby, James

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Description

A study of plant with fleshy rootstock and single stem with leaves & flower; lower right, detailed study of individual stamen and lower left, detail of ovary with style and stigmas.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1800s
Production date: circa AD 1800

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite
Gum arabic

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Drawn Area Height 303 mm Width 212 mm

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour with gum Arabic over graphite outline within ruled graphite margins, on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Erythronium Dens Canis
  • Location: Lower centre
  • Method of creation: Graphite

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.105-1973.32
Primary reference Number: 30968

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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