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Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea)

A work made of watercolor on watermarked paper.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of watercolor on watermarked paper.

Date:

Company School, c. 1780-1820

Artist:

India
West Bengal, Kolkata

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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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