Astrapia nigra, 1878
File — Box: 17, Folder: 324
Dates
- Creation: 1878
Physical Description
Full sheet watercolor; chalk-charcoal-pastel
General
Astrapia nigra -- Arfak Astrapia [Gorget paradise-bird] Except for the head of the principal bird, the drawing is in effect a gray cloud of charcoal, drawn and rubbed, watercolor and chalk; nonetheless the compositional strength can be appreciated and is carried over to the published plate. Artist's name(s): Gould, John; Hart, William Matthew.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository