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Watercolor of Changeable Hawk-Eagle (Crested Spizaetus), bulk: circa 1833-1866

 Item — Box: 01, Folder: 27

Content Description

From the Collection:

This collection is composed of 20 watercolor plates, all which depict various birds except one of insects. The watercolors do not have any artist signatures, but they are distinctly similar to the artwork in The Naturalist’s Library, a series of books edited by William Jardine (1800-1874) and illustrated by Charles Hamilton Smith (1776-1859) and James Hope Stewart (1791-1863). Minor differences between the plates include the Archives’ plates having a background in color versus the printed book plates not having a colored background. It is unclear if one of both of the illustrators created these plates or if these plates are done as a study by an unknown artist.

Dates

  • Majority of material found within circa 1833-1866

Conditions Governing Access

As a preservation measure, researchers will be provided digital copies as the paper is fragile

Extent

From the Collection: .21 Linear Feet (20 of drawings measuring 9 x 6.5 inches)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

From the Collection: Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Museum of Science, Boston Archives Repository

Contact:
One Science Park
Boston Massachusetts 02114