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Tamus communis: 3301B

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Tamus communis

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Bolton, James

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Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Bodycolour

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin) ( laid down)
Vellum Height 216 mm
Velum Width 163 mm

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour and bodycolour on vellum, laid down

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 3301B
Primary reference Number: 8908
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 13 December 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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