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
Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832)
Title
Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832)
Date
1834
Medium
White marble
Dimensions
Overall: 25 x 20 1/2 x 12 in. ( 63.5 x 52.1 x 30.5 cm )
Description
Portrait bust.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Robert W. de Forest
Object Number
1931.49
Marks
signed: proper left back: "E. DEMI. F./FIRENZE. 1834"
inscribed: "S-91" [old N-YHS cat. #]
Gallery Label
Presented at time of donation with oak pedestal, with ornamental carving decorated in gold, and having two claw feet.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
