Art Survey No. 1252: Elephant Stampede / LR "David Shepherd 64", 1964
Scope and Contents
The Art Survey is an inventory of artwork throughout the Museum. It is not exhaustive: numerous additional artworks are documented in the library catalog after the survey's completion. Additional research on artworks in the Museum is in progress.
Dates
- 1964
Biographical sketch
Born in: England;Active in: Africa, Great Britain.Well known animal and portrait artist. Donates the profits from his animal paintings to African wild life funds.
Extent
1 Painting (1 painting : Oil ;, 27 3/4 x 43 1/4 in.)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Warburg, Frederick M..
Publication Date
1964.
General Note
Support: Canvas.
General Note
Elephant bull standing in a cloud of dust.
General Note
Inscription: Frame plate "Given by Frederick M. Warburg/In Memory of/Alexander M. White/President 1953-1968".
General Note
Condition: Good (2).
General Note
Frame: Faux marbled wood, 35 1/2 x 51 1/4.
General Note
Exhibitions note: Oct. 18 - Dec. 2, 1974 - "The Artist and the Animal" Far Gallery, New York.
General Note
http://libcat1.amnh.org/record=b1001251
General Note
Location: Special Collections
Local Note
ADMN-53980.
Creator
- From the Collection: Sweimler, Joel D. (Compiler, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library Repository
American Museum of Natural History
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New York NY 10024 USA
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