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Flower study: PD.109-1973.55

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Titles

Flower study

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Robert, Nicolas (Attributed to)

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Description

Outlines of a larger plant executed with the tip of the brush in wash has been blocked in over this drawing.

Measurements and weight

Height: 317 mm
Width: 222 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Watercolour
White bodycolour

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour heightened with white on vellum

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Mandragore masle
  • Location: Upper right
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.109-1973.55
Primary reference Number: 31344

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 21 June 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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