Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus), Female
Classification:
Date:
c. 1554-1564
Medium:
Watercolor, gouache, white lead pigment, and black ink over black chalk on ivory paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 13/16 x 16 1/8 in. (27.5 x 41 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.3.31
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: Faulx perdrieux masle. ou phistross[phili?] selon Belon secode espece de / Le Ian Le blanc ou doyseau S Martin.
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:
62390
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus), Adult Male
Classification:
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: 10 1/2 x 15 3/8 in. (26.7 x 39.1 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.3.30
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: 37 / 19.
With text in French, Greek, and Latin [see unicode field] including the following credits:
At right: L'autheur. / B. Textor.
At lower center: Le peintre / Isaac la Grese / L'escrivain. / Thomas Huilier. / 7.f.s.
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:
62389
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni), Adult Male
Classification:
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: 11 1/4 x 14 13/16 in. (28.6 x 37.6 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.3.29
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 lower right: Crecerelle rouchiere.
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:
62388
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Montagu's Harrier (Circus pygargus), Male Eclipse Plumage or Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus)
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Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
c. 1554-1564
Medium:
Watercolor, gouache, and black ink, with touches of white lead pigment over black chalk on ivory paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 1/4 x 11 5/16 in. (36.2 x 28.7 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.3.28
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: Faulx Perdrieux ou phistost selo Belon le Ian le blanc premier ou Loyseau S Martin premier. 33
At upper right in brown ink: Fau perdrieux mas
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:
62387
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lanner (Falco biarmicus, feldeggi subspecies) or Red-necked Falcon or Red-Headed Merlin (Falco chicquera)
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Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
c. 1554-1564
Medium:
Watercolor, gouache, and black ink, with traces of white lead pigment over traces of black chalk on ivory paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 13/16 x 11 5/16 in. (37.6 x 28.7 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study--according to Pasquier, Falco chicquera; according to Kinzelbach, Falco biarmicus, feldeggi subspecies.
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.3.27
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: Lanier de Barbare. 18
Along upper edge: L'agnier de Barbarie
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:
62386
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hobby (Falco subbuteo), Adult
Classification:
Date:
c. 1554-1564
Medium:
Watercolor, gouache, black ink, and white lead pigment with selective glazing over black chalk on ivory paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 1/16 x 13 7/8 in. (28.1 x 35.2 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.3.26
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: Hobereau.
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:
62385
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sparrowhawk (Accipter nisus), Adult Male
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
c. 1554-1564
Medium:
Watercolor, gouache, white lead pigment, and black ink over black chalk on ivory paper, laid on paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 3/8 x 11 3/4 in. (39.1 x 29.8 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.3.25
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: Autre espervier 11[lines above and below] 24
Verso at lower left in gray wash: 9/f.s.
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:
62384
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sparrowhawk (Accipter nisus), Juvenile Male
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
c. 1554-1564
Medium:
Watercolor, gouache, black ink, and white lead pigment over traces of black chalk on ivory paper, laid on paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. (32.4 x 22.2 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.3.24
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: Espervier masle ou Mouschet. 10[lines above and below]
The drawing is laid on a sheet inscribed at the upper left vertically: 23.
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:
62383
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sparrowhawk (Accipter nisus), Juvenile? Female
Classification:
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: 15 1/8 x 11 3/8 in. (38.4 x 28.9 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.3.23
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: Fringillarius foemina. Espervier.
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:
62382
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), Juvenile
Classification:
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 15/16 x 11 3/16 in. (40.5 x 28.4 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.3.22
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: Faucon de motagne. 9
At upper right in brown ink: Fauchont de montagne
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:
62381
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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