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L. Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium). R. Poppy: PD.126-1973.26

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Titles

L. Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium). R. Poppy

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Unknown

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Measurements and weight

Height: 240 mm
Width: 178 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
White bodycolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Graphite, watercolour and some white on vellum tipped in on album sheet

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.126-1973.26
Primary reference Number: 32227

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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