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Drawing

ca. 1826 (made)
Artist/Maker

Botanical drawing of a spray of flowers growing on a brown branch with green leaves. The flowers are tubular in shape and pink in colour, the outside being a dark pink whilst he inside of the petals are a pale pink. The stamen are also dark pink and protrude from the centre of the flower. The embossed frame surrounding it features a shell motif in the centre at the top and bottom, and foliated scrollwork.

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Brief description
Drawing of a spray of flowers in an embossed paper frame by Dobbs, watercolour, ca. 1826
Physical description
Botanical drawing of a spray of flowers growing on a brown branch with green leaves. The flowers are tubular in shape and pink in colour, the outside being a dark pink whilst he inside of the petals are a pale pink. The stamen are also dark pink and protrude from the centre of the flower. The embossed frame surrounding it features a shell motif in the centre at the top and bottom, and foliated scrollwork.
Dimensions
  • Length: 4 11/16in
  • Width: 6 1/4in
Including paper frame. Taken from departmental record.
Collection
Accession number
E.3747-1923

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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