Art Survey No. 1419: Owls / Robert Havell Pxt., 1860 - 1869
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
- 1860 - 1869
Biographical sketch
Born in: Reading, England;Died in: Tarrytown, NY.
Extent
1 Painting (1 painting : Oil ;, 48 1/8 x 70 1/2 in.)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Kieling, Frank X., Newark, N.J.; 1926..
Publication Date
ca. 1860s.
General Note
Support: Canvas.
General Note
Negative #FARL#53805.
General Note
Herrick"Audubon the Naturalist", pp. 382-389.
General Note
Sixteen individuals of various kinds of owls clustered in different attitudes at base of large tree in moon-lit wood. Background wood and moon-lit sky.
General Note
Kieling purchased this painting from the Havell family several years ago.
General Note
Condition: Fair (2).
General Note
Condition History: Restored 1966, Kennedy Galleries.
General Note
Frame: Gold gilt wood, 4 3/4" wide.
General Note
http://libcat1.amnh.org/record=b1001418
Local Note
AUD-124.
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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New York NY 10024 USA
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