Spotted Eagle (Aquila clanga), Female
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: 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:
1889.10.3.11
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: Aigle parle en Bresse un clañg[?]. 4 / Aigle foemine Anataria.
At right: Aigle parle en Bresse pres d un clañg. Aigle foemine.
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:
62370
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), 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: 15 7/8 x 10 7/8 in. (40.3 x 27.6 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.3.10
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
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:
62369
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lesser Spotted Eagle (Aquila pomarina), Adult
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
c. 1554-1564
Medium:
Watercolor, gouache, black ink, and white lead pigment on ivory paper, laid on paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 11/16 x 15 9/16 in. (29.7 x 39.5 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.3.9
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: Aquila nigra Melenaetos. 6
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:
62368
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
European Black Vulture (Aegypius monachus), Adult
Classification:
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: 11 3/4 x 15 5/8 in. (29.8 x 39.7 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.3.8
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: Espece de Vautour que Mosr. de Coursan faisoyt nouvrir / envoyee par Mon. Dalech.
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:
62367
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus), Adult
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
c. 1554-1564
Medium:
Watercolor, black ink, white lead pigment, and gouache on ivory paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 15/16 x 11 7/16 in. (37.9 x 29.1 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.3.7
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: Aquila Cyrnica Aquila Cyrnea 5 [cut]
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:
62366
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)
Classification:
Date:
c. 1554-1564
Medium:
Colored chalks on ivory paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/4 x 14 1/16 in. (26 x 35.7 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.3.6
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: Haliaetos.
At lower right: An osprey Anglie. Pourtraict envoye de Gesn.
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:
62365
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus), after 1889.10.3.6
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
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: 11 1/2 x 16 in. (29.2 x 40.6 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.3.5
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: Halieetus. Aigle marine de la quelle / le premier pourtraict fait apparte d Angleterre / le Loy fait pourtraict pas ne loy de Gesn.
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:
62364
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus), Juvenile
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
c. 1554-1564
Medium:
Watercolor, gouache, black ink, with traces of white lead pigment over traces of black chalk on ivory paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 7/8 x 11 1/4 in. (40.3 x 28.6 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.3.4
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: Espece d'Aigle envoyee de Lyon par mosr. Dalech.
At lower right, inverted: Laigle d que mosr. de Coursan faisoyt nouvrir.
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:
62363
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Head of a Lammergeier (Gypaëtus barbatus)
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
c. 1554-1564
Medium:
Watercolor, gouache, black ink, and white lead pigment and black chalk on ivory paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 3/8 x 15 3/8 in. (28.9 x 39.1 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.3.3
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 left: Caput ossifrage.
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:
62362
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)? or Legendary Eagle
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
c. 1554-1564
Medium:
Watercolor and black ink 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. An Eagle as per Kinzelbach or a legendary species, originating from Aristotle, see Belon, Commentary p.407
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.3.2
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
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:
62361
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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