Art Survey No. 1098: Wild Turkey., 9999 - 9999
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
- 9999 - 9999
Biographical sketch
Born in Coblenz, Prussia; died in England. Active in London. Naturalist, animal artist and lithographer; illustrated many natural history books and scientific treatises. One of the first artists to make a full time career painting wild life One of the first artists to make a full time career painting wildlife.
Extent
1 watercolor. (1 watercolor : Gouache ;, 20 x 26 7/8 in.)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift from Miss Margaret H. Elliot, Feb. 26, 1917..
Publication Date
[n.d.]
General Note
Meleagris gallopavo 1/2.
General Note
Support: Paper.
General Note
Elliot, Daniel Giraud. F.L.S.&c. A Monograph of the Phasianidae. Published by the author. New York. Folio. 1873. Vol. 1, Plate 30.
General Note
Male in foreground, three males in background.
General Note
Condition: Fair (3).
General Note
Frame: Encapsulated.
General Note
http://libcat1.amnh.org/record=b1001097
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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