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Drawing (Watercolor drawing)
Sandhill or Whooping Crane
John Abbott
1780-1840
Category
Works on Paper
Creator/Artist/Maker
John Abbott (Draftsman)
Place of Origin
Georgia; South; United States; North America
Materials
- Silverpoint
- Watercolor
- Paper (laid)
- Paper (wove)
Museum Object Number
1981.0005
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1981.0005
Object Name
Drawing (Watercolor drawing)
Title
Sandhill or Whooping Crane
Category
Works on Paper
Creator (Role)
John Abbott (Draftsman)
Place of Origin
Georgia; South; United States; North America
Date
1780-1840
Subject(s)
- Zoological illustration
Materials
- Silverpoint
- Watercolor
- Paper (laid)
- Paper (wove)
Techniques
- Drawn
- Hand colored
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
11.2 (H) x 8.7 (W) x 8.7 (Image H) x 8.7 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
28.4 (H) x 22.1 (W) x 22.2 (Image H) x 22.1 (Image W)
Edition Watermark
Laid paper with a crest or cartouche crowned with the initials "CB [or GB]"; backing with the watermark: "J WHATMAN"
Coloring
Hand colored with watercolors