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Hypericum Baxiferum, with several snails and a beetle
Draughtsman: Merian, Maria Sibylla
History note: Lord Bute, 1794; W. Esdaile (Lugt 2617); probably part of lot 1224 at the Esdaile Sale, 24 June 1840, bt. by Gunnery for 13/- (see also no. 1146A)
Through the National Art Collections Fund.
Height: 374 mm
Width: 306 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1925-05) by Griffith, A. F.
Production date: AD 1695
Support composed of vellum (skin)
Watercolour : Watercolour on vellum
Accession number: 1146C
Primary reference Number: 4823
Lugt: 2617
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
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Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: PD.217-1994.f.17
Accession Number: PD.217-1994.f.26
Accession Number: ANE.2c.1975
Accession Number: MAR.C.97-1912
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