Ring-necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), Male

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
c. 1554-1565
Medium: 
Watercolor, gouache, black ink, and white lead pigment on ivory paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions: 
Overall: 11 5/16 x 15 7/16 in. (28.7 x 39.2 cm), irregular
Description: 
Avian Study
Credit Line: 
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number: 
1889.10.4.42
Marks: 
Inside cover of Album 1 contains a printed catalogue description reading: "Drawings of European Birds, a Collection of upwards of 200 Drawings, most beautifully executed colours, of European Birds, taken from Nature, and most faithfully copied with a view
Inscriptions: 
Inscribed at upper center: Phasianus mas. At lower right: Phaisan Royal.
Provenance: 
The Duke of Devonshire, Chatsworth, England; John Cassin, Philadelphia, 1869; M.Thomas & Sons, Philadelphia, 1872; Nathaniel H. Bishop, Toms River, New Jersey
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1565
eMuseum Object ID: 
62450
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Hazel Grouse (Bonasa bonasia), Male

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
c. 1554-1564
Medium: 
Watercolor, gouache, black ink, and white lead pigment over black chalk on ivory paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions: 
Overall: 15 7/8 x 19 15/16 in. (40.3 x 50.6 cm), irregular
Description: 
Avian Study
Credit Line: 
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number: 
1889.10.4.41
Marks: 
Inside cover of Album 1 contains a printed catalogue description reading: "Drawings of European Birds, a Collection of upwards of 200 Drawings, most beautifully executed colours, of European Birds, taken from Nature, and most faithfully copied with a view
Inscriptions: 
Inscribed at upper center: 61. / Lagopus. /53/ At upper right: 86[crossed out] / 66
Provenance: 
The Duke of Devonshire, Chatsworth, England; John Cassin, Philadelphia, 1869; M.Thomas & Sons, Philadelphia, 1872; Nathaniel H. Bishop, Toms River, New Jersey
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
0
eMuseum Object ID: 
62449
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Ptarmigan (Lagopus mutus), Female

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
c. 1554-1564
Medium: 
Watercolor, black ink, and white lead pigment, incised with stylus around forehead and bill?, on ivory paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions: 
Overall: 10 3/4 x 10 in. (27.3 x 25.4 cm), irregular
Description: 
Avian Study--Not Black Grouse, ID from Kinzelbach
Credit Line: 
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number: 
1889.10.4.40
Marks: 
Inside cover of Album 1 contains a printed catalogue description reading: "Drawings of European Birds, a Collection of upwards of 200 Drawings, most beautifully executed colours, of European Birds, taken from Nature, and most faithfully copied with a view
Inscriptions: 
Inscribed along left edge vertically: Lagopus varia. / /52/
Provenance: 
The Duke of Devonshire, Chatsworth, England; John Cassin, Philadelphia, 1869; M.Thomas & Sons, Philadelphia, 1872; Nathaniel H. Bishop, Toms River, New Jersey
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
0
eMuseum Object ID: 
62448
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Rock Sparrow (Petronia petronia)

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
c. 1554-1564
Medium: 
Watercolor, gouache, white lead pigment, and touches of black ink over black chalk on ivory paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions: 
Overall: 10 3/4 x 8 1/4 in. (27.3 x 21 cm), irregular
Description: 
Avian Study
Credit Line: 
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number: 
1889.10.4.39
Marks: 
Inside cover of Album 1 contains a printed catalogue description reading: "Drawings of European Birds, a Collection of upwards of 200 Drawings, most beautifully executed colours, of European Birds, taken from Nature, and most faithfully copied with a view
Inscriptions: 
Inscribed along left edge vertically: Passeran a la solare[?] / Passer sylvestris. /63/ 114[crossed out] / 81
Provenance: 
The Duke of Devonshire, Chatsworth, England; John Cassin, Philadelphia, 1869; M.Thomas & Sons, Philadelphia, 1872; Nathaniel H. Bishop, Toms River, New Jersey
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
0
eMuseum Object ID: 
62447
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Quail (Coturnix coturnix)

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
c. 1554-1564
Medium: 
Watercolor, gouache, white lead pigment, and touches of black ink over black chalk on ivory paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions: 
Overall: 10 13/16 x 14 9/16 in. (27.5 x 37 cm), irregular
Description: 
Avian Study
Credit Line: 
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number: 
1889.10.4.38
Marks: 
Inside cover of Album 1 contains a printed catalogue description reading: "Drawings of European Birds, a Collection of upwards of 200 Drawings, most beautifully executed colours, of European Birds, taken from Nature, and most faithfully copied with a view
Inscriptions: 
Inscribed at upper center: /49/ / Mas Coturnix. /50/ / Foemina.
Provenance: 
The Duke of Devonshire, Chatsworth, England; John Cassin, Philadelphia, 1869; M.Thomas & Sons, Philadelphia, 1872; Nathaniel H. Bishop, Toms River, New Jersey
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
0
eMuseum Object ID: 
62446
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Ortolan Bunting (Emberiza hortulana), Female or First Winter Male

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
c. 1554-1564
Medium: 
Watercolor, gouache, and black ink on ivory paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions: 
Overall: 14 11/16 x 10 5/16 in. (37.3 x 26.2 cm), irregular
Description: 
Avian Study
Credit Line: 
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number: 
1889.10.4.37
Marks: 
Inside cover of Album 1 contains a printed catalogue description reading: "Drawings of European Birds, a Collection of upwards of 200 Drawings, most beautifully executed colours, of European Birds, taken from Nature, and most faithfully copied with a view
Inscriptions: 
Inscribed along left edge vertically: /44/ At upper center: L'Hortolan
Provenance: 
The Duke of Devonshire, Chatsworth, England; John Cassin, Philadelphia, 1869; M.Thomas & Sons, Philadelphia, 1872; Nathaniel H. Bishop, Toms River, New Jersey
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
0
eMuseum Object ID: 
62445
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Calandra Lark (Melanocorypha calandra)

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
c. 1554-1564
Medium: 
Watercolor, gouache, black ink, and white lead pigment over black chalk on ivory paper, laid on paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions: 
Overall: 8 1/8 x 12 3/8 in. (20.6 x 31.4 cm), irregular
Description: 
Avian Study
Credit Line: 
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number: 
1889.10.4.36
Marks: 
Inside cover of Album 1 contains a printed catalogue description reading: "Drawings of European Birds, a Collection of upwards of 200 Drawings, most beautifully executed colours, of European Birds, taken from Nature, and most faithfully copied with a view
Inscriptions: 
Inscribed at upper center: 30. 4 With text in French, Greek, and Latin [see unicode field] including the following credits: At left: L'autheur. / B. Textor. At right: L'autheur / B. Textor. At lower center: Le peintre. / Isaac la Grese. / L'escrivain / Thomas Huilier.
Provenance: 
The Duke of Devonshire, Chatsworth, England; John Cassin, Philadelphia, 1869; M.Thomas & Sons, Philadelphia, 1872; Nathaniel H. Bishop, Toms River, New Jersey
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
0
eMuseum Object ID: 
62444
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Crested Lark (Galerida cristata)

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
c. 1554-1564
Medium: 
Watercolor, gouache, black ink, and white lead pigment over traces of black chalk on ivory paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions: 
Overall: 11 1/4 x 8 15/16 in. (28.6 x 22.7 cm), irregular
Description: 
Avian Study
Credit Line: 
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number: 
1889.10.4.35
Marks: 
Inside cover of Album 1 contains a printed catalogue description reading: "Drawings of European Birds, a Collection of upwards of 200 Drawings, most beautifully executed colours, of European Birds, taken from Nature, and most faithfully copied with a view
Inscriptions: 
Inscribed at upper left vertically: 36 Along right edge vertically: Couchevis petit.
Provenance: 
The Duke of Devonshire, Chatsworth, England; John Cassin, Philadelphia, 1869; M.Thomas & Sons, Philadelphia, 1872; Nathaniel H. Bishop, Toms River, New Jersey
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
0
eMuseum Object ID: 
62443
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Titlark (Pipit-Anthus sp.), Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis), or Skylark (Alauda arvensis), Spring

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
c. 1554-1564
Medium: 
Watercolor, gouache, black ink, and white lead pigment on ivory paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions: 
Overall: 10 3/4 x 8 1/2 in. (27.3 x 21.6 cm), irregular
Description: 
Avian Study--Species unclear see inscription, possibly: Titlark, actually a Pipit, (Anthus sp.), Alouette de prez (archaic); Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis), Pipit des prés; or Skylark (Alauda arvensis), Spring, Alouette des champ
Credit Line: 
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number: 
1889.10.4.34
Marks: 
Inside cover of Album 1 contains a printed catalogue description reading: "Drawings of European Birds, a Collection of upwards of 200 Drawings, most beautifully executed colours, of European Birds, taken from Nature, and most faithfully copied with a view
Inscriptions: 
Inscribed along left edge vertically: Alouette de pré / Alauda pratesis. [?] /32/ 37 / 49[crossed out]
Provenance: 
The Duke of Devonshire, Chatsworth, England; John Cassin, Philadelphia, 1869; M.Thomas & Sons, Philadelphia, 1872; Nathaniel H. Bishop, Toms River, New Jersey
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
0
eMuseum Object ID: 
62442
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Titlark (Pipit-Anthus sp.), Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis), or Skylark (Alauda arvensis), Spring

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
c. 1554-1564
Medium: 
Watercolor, black ink and gouache over black chalk on ivory paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions: 
Overall: 8 5/16 x 11 in. (21.1 x 27.9 cm), irregular
Description: 
Avian Study--Species unclear see inscription, possibly: Titlark, actually a Pipit, (Anthus sp.), Alouette de prez (archaic); Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis), Pipit des prés; or Skylark (Alauda arvensis), Spring, Alouette des champ
Credit Line: 
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number: 
1889.10.4.33
Marks: 
Inside cover of Album 1 contains a printed catalogue description reading: "Drawings of European Birds, a Collection of upwards of 200 Drawings, most beautifully executed colours, of European Birds, taken from Nature, and most faithfully copied with a view
Inscriptions: 
Inscribed at upper right: 38 At lower center: 5. [wavy lines above and below] / 5.[in a wavy box]
Provenance: 
The Duke of Devonshire, Chatsworth, England; John Cassin, Philadelphia, 1869; M.Thomas & Sons, Philadelphia, 1872; Nathaniel H. Bishop, Toms River, New Jersey
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
0
eMuseum Object ID: 
62441
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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