Black Tern (Chlidonias niger)
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: 8 1/4 x 10 13/16 in. (21 x 27.5 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.2.35
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: 48 [in a box] Hirondelle de mer
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. / 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:
62340
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
House Martin (Delichon urbica), Adult
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: 9 1/8 x 11 7/8 in. (23.2 x 30.2 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.2.34
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: Hirudo rustica. 22
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:
62339
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sand Martin (Riparia riparia), Adult
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: 7 7/16 x 10 15/16 in. (18.9 x 27.8 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.2.33
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: Hirudo riparia sine Argathilis. EEE.
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:
62338
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Swift (Apus apus)
Classification:
Date:
c. 1554-1564
Medium:
Watercolor, gouache, and black ink, with touches of white lead pigment over black chalk on ivory paper, laid on paper, 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:
1889.10.2.32
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: 49 [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:
62337
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Swallow (Hirundo rustica), Adult
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: 8 5/16 x 11 7/16 in. (21.1 x 29.1 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.2.31
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 along upper edge: 45 [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:
62336
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava), Male Breeding
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
c. 1554-1564
Medium:
Watercolor, gouache, white lead pigment, and black ink over traces of black chalk on ivory paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 8 3/8 in. (25.4 x 21.3 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.2.30
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 along right edge vertically: Autre masle Motacilla Viridilutea.
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:
62335
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava), Male Breeding
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 3/8 x 12 1/4 in. (21.3 x 31.1 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.2.29
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 along upper edge: 43 [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
At lower right: a mot [washed]
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:
62334
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Gray Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea), Female
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: 8 7/16 x 10 15/16 in. (21.4 x 27.8 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.2.28
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 upper edge: 42 Foemina.
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:
62333
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Gray Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea), Male Breeding
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 7/8 x 11 1/4 in. (22.5 x 28.6 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.2.27
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 upper right edge: Motacilla minlihia[?] 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:
62332
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
White Wagtail (Motacilla alba), Male Breeding
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
c. 1554-1564
Medium:
Watercolor, black ink, gouache, and white lead pigment over traces of black chalk on ivory paper, laid on paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 15/16 x 8 1/4 in. (30.3 x 21 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian Study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.2.26
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 along left edge vertically: 39 [in a box]
With text in French, Greek, and Latin [see unicode field] including the following credits:
At left: L'autheur / B. Textor.
At lower right: 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:
62331
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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