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Sea Holly (Eryngium maritimum): PD.48-1993

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Sea Holly (Eryngium maritimum)

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Chadwick, Paxton

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Measurements and weight

Height: 328 mm
Width: 240 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1993) by Chadwick, Lee

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Whitening
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of card

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Graphite and watercolour heightened with white on card

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Paxton Chadwick
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: SEA HOLLY / Eryngium maritimum
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.48-1993
Primary reference Number: 9290

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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