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Lathyrus latifolius: 2952A

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Titles

Lathyrus latifolius

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Ehret, Georg Dionysius

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Notes

History note: A.A. VanSittart (Lugt 2479 -ter)

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1862) by VanSittart, Augustus Arthur

School or Style

German

Materials used in production

Watercolour

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin)
Vellum Height 251 mm Width 168 mm

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour on vellum

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Lathyrus latifolius. Lin:
  • Location: Lower centre
  • Method of creation: Ink

Inscription present: original VanSittart numbering, faint

  • Text: 283
  • Location: Top right-hand corner

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2952A
Primary reference Number: 5790
Lugt: 2479

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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