Collection Highlights
Grenadier cap
1740-1770
1890.3
Wool, linen
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pacific Loon (Gavia pacfica)
Title
Pacific Loon (Gavia pacfica)
Medium
Pastel, watercolor, graphite, black ink, black chalk, and gouache with selective glazing on paper, cut-out around contour, and mounted on mat board
Dimensions
Paper: 13 1/8 x 19 3/8 in. (33.3 x 49.2 cm), largest extents
Description
formerly Arctic Loon: Pacific Loon recently distinguished from the Arctic Loon by the lack of white rear flanks, a slightly thinner neck, rounder head, and more horizontal bill position.
Credit Line
Purchased for the Society by public subscription from Mrs. John J. Audubon
Object Number
1863.18.27
Gallery Label
The background flora has been identified as
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
