Bird of Paradise (Paradisaea apoda) Skin
Classification:
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Not promoted
Date:
c. 1554-1564
Medium:
Watercolor, black ink, and gouache, with touches of white lead pigment on ivory paper, laid on paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/16 x 11 5/8 in. (20.5 x 29.5 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.2.55
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: Manucodiata. ex Gesn. et Dalec.
Provenance:
The Duke of Devonshire, Chatsworth, England; John Cassin, Philadelphia, 1869; M.Thomas & Sons, Philadelphia, 1872; Nathaniel H. Bishop, Toms River, New Jersey
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Date End:
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eMuseum Object ID:
62360
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Thrush (Turdus sp.)?
Classification:
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: 11 3/8 x 9 5/8 in. (28.9 x 24.4 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.2.54
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 border vertically: HHHH.[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:
62359
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe), Female
Classification:
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Not promoted
Date:
c. 1554-1564
Medium:
Watercolor, gouache, white lead pigment, and black ink over traces of black chalk on ivory paper, laid on paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 9/16 x 11 15/16 in. (19.2 x 30.3 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.2.53
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 edge: 70 [in a box] GGGG / P[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:
62358
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Black-eared Wheatear (Oenanthe hispanica), Autumn Female
Classification:
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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 3/16 x 8 9/16 in. (28.4 x 21.7 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.2.52
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: FFFF. 86
At center vertically: Balim[?] en Savoyen
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:
62357
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe), Spring Male
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 1/16 x 8 3/16 in. (28.1 x 20.8 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.2.51
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: EEEE >> 8 [cut] / Molliceps 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:
62356
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Long-tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus and europaeus), Adults
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: 8 15/16 x 11 7/16 in. (22.7 x 29.1 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study. Both subspecies depicted incorrectly as male and female
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.2.49
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 edge: 68 [in a box] AAAA. BB.BB
With text in French, Greek, and Latin [see unicode field] including the following credits:
At upper right: L'autheur. / B. Textor.
At lower center: Le peintre. / Pierre Vase, aliâs Cruche. / 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:
62354
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Penduline Tit (Remiz pendulinus), Adult Female and Juvenile
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, laid on paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 1/4 x 8 1/4 in. (28.6 x 21 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.2.50
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 edge: 69 [in a box] CCCC.
With text in French, Greek, and Latin [see unicode field] including the following credits:
At left: L'autheur. / B. Textor.
At lower center: Le peintre / Isaac la Grese / L'escrivain / Thomas Huilier.
At lower right: Femelle.
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:
62355
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
The White Bird ("L'Oyseau Blanc")
Classification:
Date:
c. 1554-1564
Medium:
Watercolor and black ink on ivory paper, laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Paper: 8 x 6 in. (20.3 x 15.2 cm), irregular
Description:
Probably an albino European Blackbird (Turdus merula); called albino-amsel in German.
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.2.48
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: Loyseau blanc.
At lower right: 84
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:
62353
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Marsh Tit (Parus palustris)
Classification:
Date:
c. 1554-1564
Medium:
Watercolor, gouache, black ink, and white lead pigment over traces of black chalk on ivory paper, laid on paper, laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 11 3/8 in. (20.3 x 28.9 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.2.47
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 edge: 66 [in a box] YYY
With text in French, Greek, and Latin [see unicode field] including the following credits:
At left: 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:
62352
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Blue Tit (Parus caeruleus), Adult
Classification:
Date:
c. 1554-1564
Medium:
Watercolor, gouache, white lead pigment, and black ink over traces of black chalk on ivory paper, laid on paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/8 x 10 5/8 in. (20.6 x 27 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.2.46
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 edge: 65 [in a box] XXX
With text in French, Greek, and Latin [see unicode field] including the following credits:
At left: 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:
62351
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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