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'Americanthus Spicu Spendulus': PD.127-1973.14

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Titles

'Americanthus Spicu Spendulus'

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Schouman, Aert

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Description

Two separate stems with terminal inflorescence and leaves, drawn out of scale in a rocky landscape with trees.

Measurements and weight

Height: 380 mm
Width: 259 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Watercolour

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour on laid paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: V: 3 No. 14
  • Location: Upper left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: Ameranthus Spicu Spendulus
  • Location: Upper right
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: A Schouman.f.
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.127-1973.14
Primary reference Number: 32273

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 21 June 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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