Art Survey No. 1420: Black Vultures., 1877
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
- 1877
Biographical sketch
Born in: Reading, England;Died in: Tarrytown, NY.
Extent
1 Painting (1 painting : Oil ;, 21 3/4 x 29 1/2 in.)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Lockwood, Robert Havell; 1917..
Publications About Described Materials
Publication Date
1877.
General Note
Copy of plate 106 in "Birds of America", Havell's last work.
General Note
Support: Canvas.
General Note
See letters from Robt. Havell Lockwood to Director Lucas, June 2nd thru July 14, 1917.
General Note
Two individuals on ground, one picking at head of dead calf. Flowering plants in foreground; background sky and mountains.
General Note
Inscription: LC "Painted by Robert havell publisher and engraver of Audubon's Birds of America, at the age of 80 Gift of Robert Havell Lockwood."
General Note
Painted in Tarrytown, NY.
General Note
Condition: Fair (2).
General Note
Condition History: Restored 1958, Kennedy; Conserved 1985, Wunderlich.
General Note
Frame: Gold gilt frame, 4" wide, glazed with plexiglass.
General Note
Exhibitions note: 1985, AMNF"Science into Art".
General Note
http://libcat1.amnh.org/record=b1001419
Local Note
AUD-125, A-184/212.
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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