Art Survey No. 177: [Eland] / LL "A. Operti N.Y.", 1917
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
- Operti, Albert, 1852-1927 (Person)
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).
Creator
- Operti, Albert, 1852-1927 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library Repository
Contact:
American Museum of Natural History
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New York NY 10024 USA
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American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West
New York NY 10024 USA
(212) 769-5420
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