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'Persicari Orientalis Nicotianae' Redshank (Polygonum persicaria): PD.127-1973.12

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

'Persicari Orientalis Nicotianae' Redshank (Polygonum persicaria)

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Schouman, Aert

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Description

Terminal portion of branching stem with inflorescence and leaves.

Measurements and weight

Height: 392 mm
Width: 263 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Bodycolour

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour and some bodycolour on laid paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: V: 3 No. 12
  • Location: Upper left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: A. Schouman f
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.127-1973.12
Primary reference Number: 32268
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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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