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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Beach leaves in envelope from tree planted by Hans Christian Anderson
Object name
Beach leaves in envelope from tree planted by Hans Christian Anderson
Date
ca. 1885
Medium
Leaves, paper
Dimensions
Overall: 3 1/2 x 6 1/8 in. ( 8.9 x 15.6 cm )
Description
Stem with leaves inside inscribed envelope.
Object Number
INV.10827
Marks
Written: in ink on envelope: "Leaves from the beech tree planted by Hans Christian Anderson at "Rolighed"',[sic] the villa near Copenhagen where he died./ Copenhagen Feby 18, 1885 Brice"
Gallery Label
According to the inscription on the envelope, these leaves came from a tree planted by Hans Christian Anderson at his villa, "Rolighed," near Copenhagen.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
