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Narcissus and ranunculus: PD.112-1973.8

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Narcissus and ranunculus

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

The drawing shows two stems of different species of flowers and leaves.

Measurements and weight

Height: 234 mm
Width: 163 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1766

Materials used in production

Bodycolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Graphite and bodycolour on vellum, tipped in on album sheet

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 8
  • Location: Upper right
  • Method of creation: Black ink
  • Text: Large double white, / Narcissus
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Text: Ranunculus
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Text: 1765
  • Location: Lower right, below the above
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.112-1973.8
Primary reference Number: 31507
Stable URI

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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