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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis: PD.130-1973.20

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Unknown

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: J. Webber Smith; H.R. Broughton

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1973) by Broughton, Henry Rogers, Major the Hon.

School or Style

Chinese

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Bodycolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper Height 322 mm Width 241 mm

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour and bodycolour over graphite on paper, laid down on album sheet, which has been cut away to show the verso of the support

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Hibiscus rosa-Sinensis
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: Hibiscus
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.130-1973.20
Primary reference Number: 80447

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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Hibiscus rosa-sinensis" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/80447 Accessed: 2024-04-27 23:27:27

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