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
Collection of carved dogs (11) and sheep (6)
Object name
Collection of carved dogs (11) and sheep (6)
Date
1850-1925
Medium
Wood, paint
Dimensions
each (average size): 1 3/8 x 1 5/8 x 1/2 in. (3.5 x 4.1 x 1.3 cm)
Description
Eleven carved wood dogs and six sheep; sheep are painted white with black eyes and red facial details; dogs differ in their decoration, ranging from white only to black, brown, and white, but all have black eyes and red features; some sheep have wooden stands.
Object Number
INV.8195
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
