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Helleborus orientalis x 'Margaret Matthew': PD.23-2000

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Titles

Helleborus orientalis x 'Margaret Matthew'

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Palermo, Luca Massenzio

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Measurements and weight

Height: 406 mm
Width: 592 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2000) by Palermo, Luca Massenzio

Dating

2000s
Production date: AD 2000

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Bodycolour
Graphite
Fish glue

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour and bodycolour over graphite on paper 'canson Fonterel' prepared with fish glue Bianco San Giovanni 10% and 4% solution of Alum

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: LP
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Red watercolour
  • Type: Monogram
  • Text: 2000
  • Location: Lower right, below the above
  • Method of creation: Red watercolour
  • Type: Date
  • Text: Helleborus orientalis "Margaret Matthew"
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.23-2000
Primary reference Number: 81210

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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