James Sowerby, 1756–1822, British, Golden-winged Cacique, undated
- Title:
- Golden-winged Cacique
- Additional Title(s):
- Xanthornus chrysopterus
- Date:
- undated
- Materials & Techniques:
- Watercolor, graphite, and pen and black ink on thin, slightly textured, cream wove paper
- Dimensions:
- Sheet: 7 1/8 × 4 3/8 inches (18.1 × 11.1 cm)
- Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, upper center: "all raven black with | a glow of blue green | where marked - tail and | tips of the wings | lighter"; in brown ink, lower center: "Xanthornus chrysopterus | 2/3 long nat. | Sup. Pl. 9"; on verso in graphite, center left: "18"; center: "By Jame Sowerby"
Watermark
- Credit Line:
- Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
- Copyright Status:
- Public Domain
- Accession Number:
- B1978.43.50
- Classification:
- Drawings & Watercolors
- Collection:
- Prints and Drawings
- Subject Terms:
- animal art | bird | Golden-winged Cacique
- Access:
- Accessible by appointment in the Study Room [Request]
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- https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:18243
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