Art Survey No. 1352: American Finches., 1824
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
- 1824
Biographical sketch
Born in: Philadelphia;Died in: Philadelphia.
Extent
1 watercolor. (1 watercolor : Watercolor ;, 15 1/8 x 12 1/8 in.)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Hoffmire, John M. ??..
Publications About Described Materials
Publication Date
ca. 1824.
General Note
Crimson-necked Finch, Arkansas Finch, American Goldfinch, and Lazul Finch.
General Note
Support: Paper.
General Note
Ibid.
General Note
Five finches on separated branches arranged on a page.
General Note
Inscription: LL "From Bonapartes Wilson/plate VI".
General Note
Condition: Fair (2).
General Note
Frame: Framed, matted, glazed with 3 other J.W. Audubon watercolors.
General Note
http://libcat1.amnh.org/record=b1001351
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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