Collection Highlights
Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Study for Havell pl. no. 26
c. 1825
1863.17.26
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Mrs. Clement Clarke Moore (1856-1919)
Title
Mrs. Clement Clarke Moore (1856-1919)
Date
1890
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Dimensions
Overall: 2 1/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 5.4 x 4.4 cm )
Credit Line
Gift of the Estate of Peter Mari
Object Number
1905.166
Marks
signed and dated: "Paillet/1890"
Gallery Label
Laura Martha Williams married Major Clement Clarke Moore (1843-1910), the namesake and grandson of the author of "A Visit from St. Nicholas," on July 28, 1879.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
