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Drawing

c.1880 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

One of 16 drawings of comic birds, each inscribed with title.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Pen and indian ink and water-colour.
Brief description
The Pink Bird. Drawing of comic bird by Edward Lear, intended to provide examples of different colours to instruct a child. ca. 1880. Each inscribed in indian ink with title. Pen and ink and water-colour.
Physical description
One of 16 drawings of comic birds, each inscribed with title.
Dimensions
  • Height: 5.5in
  • Width: 4.375in
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1951, London, Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 1962.
Collection
Accession number
E.885-1951

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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