Collection Highlights
Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Havell plate no. 26
Date:
c. 1825
Object Number:
1863.17.26
Medium:
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Mrs. William Merritt Wright (ca.1860-ca.1940)
Object Number:
1905.278
Date:
1890
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
Dimensions:
diameter: 2 1/4 in. ( 5.7 cm )
Marks:
signed and dated: at lower right:"Paillet/1890"
inscription: on paper backing: "Mrs. Wright / Paillet / 23 Rue Clauzel / Paris"
Gallery Label:
Carolyn Kane May was the daughter of John Frederick May. She married William Merritt Wright on December 29, 1881.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Peter Marié
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
