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Drawing (Watercolor drawing)
Thomas Birch
1800-1840
Category
Works on Paper
Creator/Artist/Maker
Thomas Birch (Artist)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Graphite
- Watercolor
- Paper (wove)
Museum Object Number
1959.0040.012
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1959.0040.012
Object Name
Drawing (Watercolor drawing)
Category
Works on Paper
Creator (Role)
Thomas Birch (Artist)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Probable origin is near Philadelphia. One of four drawings by Birch previously mounted on one sheet (59.40.12-.15). Thought perhaps they were all drawn within a short time of one another, in which case, they are probably all views of the area near his home by Neshaminy Creek.
Date
1800-1840
Subject(s)
- Landscape
Materials
- Graphite
- Watercolor
- Paper (wove)
Techniques
- Drawn
Dimensions (inches)
4.7 (H) x 7.7 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
11.9 (H) x 19.6 (W)
Edition Watermark
Partial in lower right corner, "W I"; unidentified
Coloring
Hand-colored with watercolors