Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
James Sowerby, 1756–1822, British
Title:
A Blue Tit
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor and graphite on medium, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 × 8 inches (33 × 20.3 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed on verso in graphite, upper center: "Parus caeruleus ? 10 June 9th 1794 [...]" | "Titmouse"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1978.43.51
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
bird | animal art | Eurasian blue tit
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:18244