Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula), Female

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
c. 1554-1564
Medium: 
Watercolor, black ink, gouache, and white lead pigment over black chalk on ivory paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions: 
Overall: 8 1/4 x 8 3/8 in. (21 x 21.3 cm), irregular
Description: 
Avian Study
Credit Line: 
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number: 
1889.10.2.25
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: 38 9[in a box] R..R.. 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: 
62330
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

European Robin (Erithacus rubecola)

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
c. 1554-1564
Medium: 
Watercolor, gouache, black ink, and white lead pigment over black chalk on two sheets of ivory paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions: 
Overall: 10 3/4 x 8 3/8 in. (27.3 x 21.3 cm), irregular
Description: 
Avian Study
Credit Line: 
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number: 
1889.10.2.24
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 left edge vertically: 36 [in a box] With text in French, Greek, and Latin [see unicode field] including the following credits: At center: L'autheur / B. Textor. At lower left: 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: 
62329
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Lesser Whitethroat (Sylvia curruca) or Whitethroat (Sylvia communis)

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
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: 7 7/8 x 11 3/4 in. (20 x 29.8 cm), irregular
Description: 
Avian Study
Credit Line: 
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number: 
1889.10.2.23
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: 33[in a box] LL. M.M. 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. / 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: 
62328
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus), Juvenile or Female-Rufous Phase

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
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 1/16 x 12 1/8 in. (20.5 x 30.8 cm), irregular
Description: 
Avian Study
Credit Line: 
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number: 
1889.10.2.22
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: 35[in a box] With text in French, Greek, and Latin [see unicode field] including the following credits: At lower 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: 
62327
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava), First Winter

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
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: 9 x 8 3/16 in. (22.9 x 20.8 cm), irregular
Description: 
Avian Study
Credit Line: 
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number: 
1889.10.2.21
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: Cnipologus 31[in a box] /2/2.
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: 
62326
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita)

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
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: 7 13/16 x 9 in. (19.8 x 22.9 cm), irregular
Description: 
Avian Study
Credit Line: 
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number: 
1889.10.2.20
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 upper edge: 30 [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: 
62325
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Rock Thrush (Monticola saxatilis), Female or Non-breeding

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
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: 10 1/2 x 10 5/16 in. (26.7 x 26.2 cm), irregular
Description: 
Avian Study
Credit Line: 
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number: 
1889.10.2.19
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 edge: Brinthus foemina H.HH >> 3
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: 
62324
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Rock Thrush (Monticola saxatilis), Adult

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
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, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions: 
Overall: 9 3/16 x 11 7/8 in. (23.3 x 30.2 cm), irregular
Description: 
Avian Study
Credit Line: 
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number: 
1889.10.2.18
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 upper edge: Brinthus mas. 26[in a box] HH 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: 
62323
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Barred Warbler (Sylvia nisoria), Juvenile or Female

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
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: 9 1/2 x 11 7/16 in. (24.1 x 29.1 cm), irregular
Description: 
Avian Study
Credit Line: 
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number: 
1889.10.2.17
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 upper edge: Pilylos [or Polylos]. Sylvia quedom. [box without number cut] GG.
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: 
62322
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Garden Warbler (Sylvia borin)

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
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 1/2 x 11 in. (21.6 x 27.9 cm), irregular
Description: 
Avian Study
Credit Line: 
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number: 
1889.10.2.16
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 upper edge: Sylvia srda. 2 [in a box] EE [two illegible letters 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: 
62321
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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