Art Survey No. 1347: Whooping Cranes / LL "R.T. Peterson", 1959
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
- 1959
Biographical sketch
Born in: Jamestown, NY;Active in: Connecticut.World renowned ornithologist, naturalist, author, lecturer, and foremost an artist. Known for his unique system for identifying birds in the field and for his published guide books.
Extent
1 Painting (1 painting : Oil ;, 25 x 30 in.)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Baker, Mrs. John H.; 1985..
Publication Date
ca. 1959.
General Note
Grus americanus.
General Note
Support: Canvas.
General Note
This is the original painting for one of the Frame House limited edition prints. Mrs. Baker is the widow of a former president of the National Audubon Society.
General Note
Five individuals: two flying right, three standing in marsh.
General Note
Condition: Fair (2).
General Note
Frame: Wood frame, gilt, glazed.
General Note
http://libcat1.amnh.org/record=b1001346
Local Note
MISC-10004/AMNH59920.
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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