A Moorhen (illustrated); and An Oystercatcher
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The Rev. Christopher Atkinson (1754-1795)
A Moorhen (illustrated); and An Oystercatcher
the first inscribed 'Fulica Chloropus Water Hen.' (lower edge) and the second signed with initials and inscribed 'C.A.pinxt' (lower right), and further inscribed 'Haematopus Ostralegus. Oyster Catcher or Sea Pie.' (lower edge)
pencil and watercolour heightened with touches of white and gum arabic, unframed
11 1/8 x 8¾in. (28.2 x 22.3cm.)
a pair (2)
A Moorhen (illustrated); and An Oystercatcher
the first inscribed 'Fulica Chloropus Water Hen.' (lower edge) and the second signed with initials and inscribed 'C.A.pinxt' (lower right), and further inscribed 'Haematopus Ostralegus. Oyster Catcher or Sea Pie.' (lower edge)
pencil and watercolour heightened with touches of white and gum arabic, unframed
11 1/8 x 8¾in. (28.2 x 22.3cm.)
a pair (2)