Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx erithaca), Dark-backed Adult
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1730s
Medium:
Watercolor, gouache, and black ink, with selective glazing and touches of white lead pigment over gray wash on ivory paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 3/4 x 9 3/8 in. (29.8 x 23.8 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.1.51
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
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:
1730
eMuseum Object ID:
62300
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)
Classification:
Date:
c. 1554-1564
Medium:
Watercolor, gouache, black ink, with touches of white lead pigment over traces of black chalk on ivory paper, formerly laid on an album page; with attached page of text lettered in brown ink over blac
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 1/8 x 8 1/8 in. (28.3 x 20.6 cm), irregular
Text sheet: 12 1/2 x 11 in. (31.8 x 27.9 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.1.50
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 at upper left: Martinet pescheur.
At upper right: 58
At lower: Martinet pescheur
50b - Full page of text attached- 2 columns-see unicode field for entire inscription in Greek, French, and Latin
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:
62299
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis)
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1730s
Medium:
Watercolor, gouache, with selective glazing and black ink over traces of gray wash on ivory paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 11/16 x 9 1/2 in. (29.7 x 24.1 cm)
Description:
Avian study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.1.49
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
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:
1730
eMuseum Object ID:
62298
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
European Purple Gallinule (Porphyrio porphyrio)
Classification:
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Not promoted
Date:
c. 1554-1564
Medium:
Watercolor, gouache, white lead pigment, with selective glazing and touches of black ink over traces of black chalk on ivory paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 1/2 x 11 3/8 in. (39.4 x 28.9 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.1.48
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 along left edge vertically: Porphyrio. Pourpré. 50.
Along lower right edge vertically: porphyrio
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:
62297
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius), Adult Breeding
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, laid on paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/2 x 10 1/8 in. (21.6 x 25.7 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.1.47
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 at upper center: Trochilus aquaticus ristrus.[?] Collaris. 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:
62296
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spotted Redshank (Tringa erythropus), Adult Breeding
Classification:
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Not promoted
Date:
c. 1554-1564
Medium:
Watercolor, gouache, and black ink over black chalk on ivory paper, laid on paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 5/8 x 10 3/4 in. (21.9 x 27.3 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.1.46
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 at upper center: Schoeniclus luca.[crossed out] Beccassine[?] deau.
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:
62295
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spotted Redshank (Tringa erythropus), Juvenile
Classification:
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Not promoted
Date:
c. 1554-1564
Medium:
Gouache, watercolor, white lead pigment, and black ink over black chalk on ivory paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/2 x 7 7/8 in. (26.7 x 20 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.1.45
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
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:
62294
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spotted Redshank (Tringa erythropus)?, Spring plumage
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
c. 1554-1564
Medium:
Watercolor, gouache, black ink, with touches of white lead pigment over black chalk on ivory paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 5/8 x 9 5/8 in. (29.5 x 24.4 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.1.44
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 at lower center: 7[cut with a line above]
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:
62293
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Redshank (Tringa totanus), Adult Non-breeding
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
c. 1554-1564
Medium:
Watercolor and gouache, with touches of white lead pigment and black ink over black chalk on ivory paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 5/8 x 10 1/8 in. (21.9 x 25.7 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.1.43
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 at upper center: Chevalier rouge. Erythropus. 19[crossed out or underlined]
At lower left: 9./S./5.
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:
62292
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres), Transitional plumage
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
c. 1554-1564
Medium:
Gouache, watercolor, black ink, and white lead pigment over black chalk on ivory paper, formerly laid on an album page
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/2 x 7 7/8 in. (26.7 x 20 cm), irregular
Description:
Avian study
Credit Line:
Gift of Nathaniel H. Bishop
Object Number:
1889.10.1.42
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
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:
62291
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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