Studies of Two Sprigs of Opium Poppies (Papaver somniferum)
Drawing
18th century (drawn)
18th century (drawn)
| Artist/Maker |
Botanical drawing of two flower buds, depicting the stalk with leaves and a flower bud at the top.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Studies of Two Sprigs of Opium Poppies (<i>Papaver somniferum</i>) (published title) |
| Materials and techniques | Graphite, with grey wash |
| Brief description | Drawing, 'Studies of Two Springs of Opium Poppies (Papaver somniferum)', Anonymous British or Dutch(?), graphite, 18th century |
| Physical description | Botanical drawing of two flower buds, depicting the stalk with leaves and a flower bud at the top. |
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| Production type | Unique |
| Object history | Edwin Parsons (dealer), London; from whom purchased by the museum (all with dry stamp version of L. 1958), 26 January 1885 for £4. 4s. 0d. |
| Bibliographic reference | Jane Shoaf Turner and Christopher White, Catalogue of Dutch and Flemish Drawings in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 2014, vol. II, Cat. 653, illus. p.586. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | D.13-1885 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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