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[Eland] / LL "A. Operti N.Y."

 Item
Identifier: Art Survey No. 177

Scope and Contents

Eland lying on the ground with its head up. Originally B/W photo. of a dead eland being held up by a native but native was painted out by artist. Support: Photograph. Frame: Glazed, wood frame, 24 1/4 x 19 1/2.

Dates

  • 1917

Creator

Biographical / Historical

Born in: Turin, Italy; Died in: NY.Active in: Arctic; NY. Artist with 1896 and 1897 Peary Expeditions. Worked as an artist in AMNH Exhibit and Preparation Department 1912-1927.

Extent

1 Item : watercolor : gouache ; 21 1/2 x 17 1/2 inches

Language of Materials

English

Condition

Good (2).

Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Sponsor
The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation provided support to make this finding aid available in ArchivesSpace (2016-2017).

Repository Details

Part of the Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library Repository

Contact:
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