Great Tit (Parus major), Adult
Classification:
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 3/16 x 10 5/8 in. (20.8 x 27 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.2.45
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: 64 [in a box] S'ensuyuent les especes de Mesenges. TTT.
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.
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:
62350
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Treecreeper (Certhia familiaris)
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: 8 7/16 x 11 3/4 in. (21.4 x 29.8 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.2.44
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: 62 [in a box] RRR >>
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:
62349
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Wryneck (Jynx torquilla)
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: 11 1/16 x 10 13/16 in. (28.1 x 27.5 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.2.43
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: 59 [in a box] OOO.
Along lower right edge vertically: 8 f.s.
With text in French, Greek, and Latin [see unicode field] including the following credits:
At center: L'autheur / B. Textor.
At lower center right: Le peintre. / Michel petit. / 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:
62348
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Crested Tit (Parus cristatus)
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, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 13/16 x 8 3/8 in. (24.9 x 21.3 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.2.42
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 along left edge vertically: Mesange huppée 67 [in a box] ZZZ[crossed out]
At upper right: Parus christatus
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:
62347
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lesser Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos minor), Female
Classification:
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 7/16 x 12 3/8 in. (21.4 x 31.4 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.2.41
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 along upper edge: 58 [in a box] N. NN [cut]
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:
62346
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lesser Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos minor), 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: 8 5/16 x 12 3/8 in. (21.1 x 31.4 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.2.40
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 upper edge: 57 [in a box] MMM.
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:
62345
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major), 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, laid on paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 9/16 x 12 3/16 in. (21.7 x 31 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.2.39
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 atlong upper edge: 56 [in a box] LLL.
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:
62344
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major), Juvenile Male or Middle Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopus medius)
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Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
c. 1554-1564
Medium:
Watercolor, black ink, gouache, and white lead pigment over black chalk on ivory paper, laid on paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/8 x 11 7/8 in. (21.3 x 30.2 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study. Kinzlebach suggests Middle-Spotted Woodpecker
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.2.38
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: 55 [in a box]
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.
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:
62343
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Black Woodpecker (Dryocopus martius), Male
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: 9 5/8 x 8 3/8 in. (24.4 x 21.3 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.2.37
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: 52 [in box]
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. / 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:
62342
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
European Nuthatch (Sitta europaea), 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: 8 3/8 x 11 7/8 in. (21.3 x 30.2 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.2.36
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 along upper edge: 61 [in a box] QQQ.
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.
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:
62341
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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