Art Survey No. 1398: Cougars., 1844
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
- 1844
Biographical sketch
Born in: Henderson, KY;Died in: NY.
Extent
1 Painting (1 painting : Oil ;, 22 x 29 1/2 in.)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Audubon, Maria and Florence; 12/21/1925..
Publications About Described Materials
Publication Date
1844.
General Note
Mountain Lion, felis concolor.
General Note
Support: Canvas.
General Note
Negative #FARL#53826, 330724.
General Note
Audubon, John James and Rev. John Bachman. "The Quadrupeds of North America." Vol. 2. New York, 1854., pp. 305-313.
General Note
Two individuals: one lying on ground with head resting on that of another cougar extended next to it. Fallen tree, woods and sky in background.
General Note
Inscription: Label on back "Cougars painted by John W. Audubon, Texas 1844." On reverse "Maria and Florence Audubon from Carolyn Audubon.".
General Note
Condition: Fair (2).
General Note
Condition History: 1958, Kennedy Galleries.
General Note
Frame: Gold gilt and gesso frame, with elaborate scroll, floral and shell design, glazed, 4 3/4.
General Note
http://libcat1.amnh.org/record=b1001397
Local Note
AUD-61, A-236.
Creator
- From the Collection: Sweimler, Joel D. (Compiler, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library Repository
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