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Blue Iris and Butterfly (Spuria): PD.107-1973.10

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Blue Iris and Butterfly (Spuria)

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Orléans, Princesse Louise d'

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Measurements and weight

Height: 264 mm
Width: 201 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1826-11

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Bodycolour

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour with some bodycolour on vellum

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: L.O.
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Novembre 1826
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.107-1973.10
Primary reference Number: 31213
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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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