The Rev. Christopher Atkinson (1754-1795)
The Rev. Christopher Atkinson (1754-1795)

A Great Tit; A Bunting (illustrated); A Hedge Sparrow; A Wryneck; and A Wheatear

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The Rev. Christopher Atkinson (1754-1795)
A Great Tit; A Bunting (illustrated); A Hedge Sparrow; A Wryneck; and A Wheatear
the first inscribed 'Parus major. Great Titmouse.' (lower centre), the second inscribed 'Emberiza Miliaria. Bunting.' (lower centre), the third inscribed ' Motacilla Modularis. Hedge Sparrow.' (lower centre), the fourth inscribed 'Yunx Torquilla Wry-neck.' (lower centre), and the fifth inscribed 'Motacilla Oenanthe.Wheatear' (lower centre)
pencil and watercolour, heightened with touches of white and gum arabic, unframed
11¼ x 8¾ in. (28.6 x 22.3 cm.); and slightly smaller (5)