Object Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
2019.11.1 |
Object Name |
Painting |
Description |
A black and white ink, pencil, and watercolor depiction of two Smooth-billed ani birds, perched on vegetation. Written on verso: "Man-o-war birds (or frigate) birds immature birds have white heads" Louis Agassiz Fuertes was named after the famous naturalist, but should not be confused with him, and was an ornithologist and illustrator in his own right. This particular painting is very well executed—the detail in the birds’ faces, rendered only in black and white, is notable, especially when compared with Fuertes’ other paintings. Originally mislabeld as frigate birds, these are clearly Smooth-Billed Anis. He has conveyed both a sense of movement in the birds, who are perched on vegetation in their native habitat, as well as behavioral details (Anis are social birds, and you can see a flock behind these two specimens). |
Title |
Smooth-billed Anis |
Date |
c. 1896 |
Role of Creator |
Artist |
Creator |
Fuertes, Louis Agassiz |
Medium |
watercolor |
Material |
paper |
Dimensions |
H-6.5 W-9.5 inches |
Credit line |
Gift of Michael Mouron, donated in honor of Alfred Mouron, UT Engineering Grad, Class of 1941 |
Place of Origin |
US |
Culture |
American |
Subjects |
Animal behavior Birds Environment Illustration, Ornithological Ornithology |
Relation |
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