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Elanus inscriptus, 1842

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Elanus inscriptus
Elanus inscriptus

Dates

  • Creation: 1842

Physical Description

Pencil; crayon

General

Letter-winged Kite. Alternate name on piece: Elanus inscriptus "Elanus scriptus" used for label and published text. Reversed on stone. Artist's name(s): Gould, John; Richter, Henry Constantine. Richter's work establishes the overall shape and pose, with more finished handling of head, legs, wing, and insect prey, all on top of Gould's sketch and erasures, and with further changes marked by Gould.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository

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