Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
James Sowerby, 1756–1822, British
Title:
A European Goldfinch
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, gouache, and graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 1/4 × 6 3/8 inches (21 × 16.2 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, upper center: "Fringillidae carduelis"; lower center: "Fringillidae carduelis"; on verso in graphite, upper right: "Fringillidae carduelis"; lower center: "By James Soweby | James Sowerby: | Bird"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1978.43.54
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
European Goldfinch | branch | bird | animal art
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:18247