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Sempervivum arborea (Aconium arboreum)
Draughtsman: Sowerby, James
Study of thick fleshy stem with lateral rosette of succulent leaves and terminal inflorescence. Lower left, detailed study of perspective view of individual flower, with ovary and styles.
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1973) by Fairhaven, Henry Rogers Broughton
Production date: circa AD 1800
Watercolour
White bodycolour
Graphite
Support
composed of
paper
Drawn Area
Height 418 mm
Width 221 mm
Watercolour : Watercolour and some white over graphite, within ruled graphite margins on paper
Accession number: PD.105-1973.80
Primary reference Number: 31026
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: PD.119-1973.14
Accession Number: PD.127-1973.57
Accession Number: PD.11-1980.f.57
Accession Number: PD.125-1973.96
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