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Iris persica: PD.105-1973.63

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Iris persica

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Sowerby, James

Entities

Categories

Description

Study of bulbs with inflorescence and immature leaves.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: before AD 1787-02-01

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Drawn Area Height 282 mm Width 179 mm

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour over graphite outline within ruled graphite margins, on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Bot Mag Vol 1 (1)
  • Location: Upper right
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: Iris persica
  • Location: Lower centre
  • Method of creation: Graphite

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.105-1973.63
Primary reference Number: 31006
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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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