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Drawing (Watercolor drawing)
Roseate Spoonbill
John Abbott
1794-1840
Category
Works on Paper
Creator/Artist/Maker
John Abbott (Draftsman)
Place of Origin
Georgia; South; United States; North America
Materials
- Silverpoint
- Watercolor
- Paper
- Paper (wove)
Museum Object Number
1981.0003
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1981.0003
Object Name
Drawing (Watercolor drawing)
Title
Roseate Spoonbill
Category
Works on Paper
Creator (Role)
John Abbott (Draftsman)
Place of Origin
Georgia; South; United States; North America
Date
1794-1840
Subject(s)
- Zoological illustration
Materials
- Silverpoint
- Watercolor
- Paper
- Paper (wove)
Techniques
- Drawn
- Hand colored
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
11.2 (H) x 8.6 (W) x 7.8 (Image H) x 7.2 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
28.4 (H) x 21.9 (W) x 19.7 (Image H) x 18.3 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
H at left. W at bottom. Support H: 16.1 in. (40.8 cm). Support W: 12.1 in. (30.8 cm).
Edition Watermark
Backing with the watermark: "J WHATMAN/ 1794"
Coloring
Hand colored with watercolors