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James de Carle Sowerby, 1787–1871

Three Toucans

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James de Carle Sowerby, 1787–1871, Three Toucans, undated, Watercolor and graphite on medium, smooth, cream wove paper, Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, B1978.43.26.
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  • Accession Number

    B1978.43.26

  • Creator

    James de Carle Sowerby, 1787–1871

  • Title

    Three Toucans

  • Additional Title(s)

    Verso: Graphite Toucan Sketch

  • Date

    undated

  • Materials & Techniques

    Watercolor and graphite on medium, smooth, cream wove paper

  • Dimensions

    Sheet: 12 13/16 × 6 1/2 inches (32.5 × 16.5 cm)

  • Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering

    Inscribed in graphite center left: "too orange"; center right: "all the uncolored parts should be black"; extensive inscription on verso in pen and black ink.

  • Credit Line

    Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

  • Copyright Status

    Public Domain

  • Classification

    Drawings & Watercolors

  • Collection

    Prints and Drawings

  • Subject Terms

    animal art | birds | branch | Ramphastidae (family)

  • Access

    Accessible in the Study Room [Request]

  • Link

    https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:18219

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