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Art Survey No. 1401: White-tailed Deer., 1845 - 1848

 Item
Identifier: Art Survey No. 1401

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

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

  • 1845 - 1848

Biographical sketch

Born in: Henderson, KY;Died in: NY.

Extent

1 Painting (1 painting : Oil ;, 21 x 27 1/2 in.)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Audubon, Maria and Florence; 1904..

Publications About Described Materials

Quadrupeds of North America. Plate 40.

Publication Date

ca. 1845-1848.

General Note

Odocoileus virginianus.

General Note

Support: Canvas.

General Note

Negative #FARL#53822.

General Note

Quadrupeds of North America. Vol. 2, p. 80.

General Note

One individual facing left running across grassy plains. Background - sunset sky, birds flying to the left.

General Note

Inscription: On reverse "M.R. Audubon, Zool. Soc. under conditions of will, Black Deer by J.W."

General Note

Condition: Fair (2).

General Note

Condition History: 1965, Kennedy Galleries.

General Note

Frame: Gilt frame, glazed, 3" wide.

General Note

http://libcat1.amnh.org/record=b1001400

Local Note

AUD-55.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library Repository

Contact:
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