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Astrapia nigra, 1878

 File — Box: 17, Folder: 324
Astrapia nigra
Astrapia nigra

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

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