Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea)

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Asia

Title

Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea)

Place

India (Object made in:)

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1775–1825

Medium

Watercolor on watermarked paper

Dimensions

63.5 × 47.8 cm (25 × 18 3/4 in.)

Credit Line

Asian Purchase Campaign Endowment

Reference Number

1995.259

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