Collection Highlights
Marian Anderson (1897-1993)
c. 1940-45
1947.216
Watercolor, gouache, white tempera, and charcoal on heavy watercolor paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Great Crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus), Study for Havell pl. no. 129
Title
Great Crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus), Study for Havell pl. no. 129
Date
c. 1824
Medium
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, and black chalk with touches of black ink and gouache, and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
Dimensions
Paper: 18 5/8 x 11 1/2 in. (47.3 x 29.2 cm)Mat: 34 x 26 in. (86.4 x 66 cm)
Description
Males
Credit Line
Purchased for New-York Historical by public subscription from Mrs. John J. Audubon
Object Number
1863.17.129
Marks
Watermark: TURKEY MILLS / JWHATMAN
Inscriptions
Inscribed at lower left in graphite[erased]: "April 17th"; at upper right corner, vertically: "29"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
