Drawing-book in which were mounted 17 of Cécile's paintings of Alpine and garden flowers, 1847, 1851-1852
File
MS. M. Deneke Mendelssohn c. 7
Most of the places named here are in the neighbourhood of Interlaken; those dated are as follows:
- (fol. 1) Interlaken, 2 Aug 1847.
- (fol. 3) The same, 10 Aug 1847.
- (fol. 16) Hotel d'Interlaken, 15 Aug 1851.
- (fol. 17) Vevey, Apr 1852.
Loose in the book are: a painting of apple-blossom inscribed 'Aminda d. 28 Martz' and 'prf: den 1 sten April 1794' (fol. 19); a watercolour by Carl Theodor Reiffenstein of Frankfurt, 1851 (fol. 26); and stylized flower paintings (fols. 27-28).
Dates
- Creation: 1847, 1851-1852
Extent
28 Leaves
Language of Materials
- German
Shelfmark
MS. M. Deneke Mendelssohn c. 7
Custodial History
Bequeathed by F. Mendelssohn Bartholdy's granddaughter Miss M. D. M. Benecke to Miss M. E. Andrews.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Given by Miss Andrews through Miss Margaret Deneke, 1962.
Physical Facet
Binding: quarter dark blue morocco and light brown boards. Various types of paper.
Dimensions
Oblong, 240 × 340 mm.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Contact:
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Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk