Historical information

Part of 'Woolcock Gallery Collection' Exhibited CEMA 1989.

Physical description

Stem view and details of a flowering plant in colour pencil. On left a stem view depicts stem with two off shoot branches of leaves and pea flowers on a long stem. The leaves are dark green, flat, long and gradually tapered with paler central vein. Flowers are purple with white partially blended striations. On right (t-b): front view of pea flower; side view with partial stem; rear view with sepals; leaf views with rear, front and side depicted in detail; side view of whithered flower. Numbered in pencil and typed letters on white paper affixed to surface of image. Mounted in double matt (pale grey on mauve), framed under glass in wooden gold and green frame.

Inscriptions & markings

Front: Swainson phacoides (Dwarf Swainson Pea) (lower left) (pencil).
CEW (lower centre in image) (maroon pencil).
Back: 71 (upper left) (pen)