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Gentianaceae: PD.116-1973.1

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Gentianaceae

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Ehret, Georg Dionysius

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Description

Study of a plant with simple erect stem, with opposite ovate leaves and terminal inflorescence - calyx and dissection of single flower, lower left.

Measurements and weight

Height: 525 mm
Width: 360 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1741

School or Style

German

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Bodycolour

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour and bodycolour on vellum

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Gentiana forte? quae Periclimeni Virginiani flore coccineo, Planta / Marilandic spicata erecta, foliis conjugatis. D. Sherard. R. Hift. III. Dendr. 32. N. 23
  • Location: Lower centre
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Text: G.D.E.p.
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1741
  • Location: Lower right, below the above
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.116-1973.1
Primary reference Number: 31596
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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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