Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)
Classification:
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 1/2 x 11 1/4 in. (39.4 x 28.6 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.3.21
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 peregren. 7
At upper right in brown ink: Faucont pelegrint
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:
62380
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lanner (Falco biarmicus, erlangeri subspecies)?, Male
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
c. 1554-1564
Medium:
Watercolor, gouache, and black ink on ivory paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 5/16 x 11 1/2 in. (38.9 x 29.2 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study-- "Lanneret" is a falconry term for the smaller, male lanner
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.3.20
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: Le Laneret. 21
At upper right in brown ink: Le lanneret
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:
62379
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), Juvenile (with pentimento of another bird profile)
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Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
c. 1554-1564
Medium:
Watercolor, gouache, black ink, and black chalk on ivory paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 5/16 x 11 1/4 in. (38.9 x 28.6 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.3.19
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 upper left edge vertically: Lanier. 19
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:
62378
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lanner (Falco biarmicus), Juvenile or Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), Juvenile
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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 traces of black chalk on ivory paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 3/16 x 15 1/8 in. (28.4 x 38.4 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.3.18
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: Le petit Sacret. 16
Along upper right edge vertically in brown ink: Le petit Sacret.
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:
62377
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Saker (Falco cherrug), Adult
Classification:
Date:
c. 1554-1564
Medium:
Watercolor, gouache, and black ink over traces of black chalk on ivory paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 x 11 1/2 in. (40.6 x 29.2 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.3.17
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: Le grand sacre. 14
Along upper right edge vertically in brown ink: Le grand sacre
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:
62376
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Black Kite (Milvus migrans)
Classification:
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: 15 5/8 x 11 1/16 in. (39.7 x 28.1 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.3.16
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: Milan noir. Aerolius 29
At upper right center: Milant nor
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:
62375
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus), Juvenile
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: 14 7/8 x 11 1/4 in. (37.8 x 28.6 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.3.15
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 upper left edge vertically: Lanieur. 11
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:
62374
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Red Kite (Milvus milvus)
Classification:
Date:
c. 1554-1564
Medium:
Watercolor, gouache, and black ink, black chalk on ivory paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 x 11 1/4 in. (40.6 x 28.6 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.3.14
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 upper left edge vertically: 28
At upper center: Milan rouiar
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:
62373
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo)
Classification:
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 9/16 x 11 9/16 in. (39.5 x 29.4 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study--species ID as per Kinzelbach
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.3.13
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: Phrynolochos. 31.
Along upper right edge vertically: phrynolochos Bondree.
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:
62372
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Konrad Gesner's "Aquila Heteropus"
Classification:
Date:
c. 1554-1564
Medium:
Watercolor, black ink, and white lead pigment on ivory paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 15/16 x 8 1/4 in. (25.2 x 21 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study--Not a real species but an ancient legend originating in Strasburg [Kinzelbach]
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.3.12
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: Aquila heteropus.
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:
62371
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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