Art Survey No. 1402: Caribous., 1840 - 1849
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
- 1840 - 1849
Biographical sketch
Born in: Henderson, KY;Died in: NY.
Extent
1 Painting (1 painting : Oil ;, 21 15/16 x 21 15/16 in.)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Audubon, Maria and Florence; 1909..
Publications About Described Materials
Publication Date
ca. 1840s.
General Note
Rangifis taradus, Barren Ground Caribou.
General Note
Support: Canvas.
General Note
Negative #2A7862,332162,126509,330710-12; 4"x5" slide #1469; 35mm slide #0.
General Note
Audubon, John James and Rev. John Bachman. "The Quadrupeds of North America." Vol. 3, p. 113-124.
General Note
Two individuals facing left, one in foreground standing, one in background, lighter in color, lying. Background of barrier and sky.
General Note
Inscription: Reverse "J.J. Audubon."
General Note
Condition: Fair (2).
General Note
Condition History: 1966, Mr. Barton.
General Note
Frame: Gilt frame, 2 3/8" wide.
General Note
http://libcat1.amnh.org/record=b1001401
Local Note
AUD-158, A-253.
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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