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L. Rest Harrow (Ononis natrix), C. Hairy Nightshade (Solanum villosum), R. Black Nightshade (Solanum nigrum): PD.126-1973.22

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

L. Rest Harrow (Ononis natrix), C. Hairy Nightshade (Solanum villosum), R. Black Nightshade (Solanum nigrum)

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Unknown

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 243 mm
Width: 176 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1750s
Production date: circa AD 1750

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour over traces of graphite on vellum tipped in on album sheet

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: le genest / d'espagne
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Text: la douce amere
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.126-1973.22
Primary reference Number: 32223

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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