Promerops cafer (Cape sugarbird)

Robert Jacob Gordon, 1777-10 - 1786-03

Vogelstudie: Grote Kaapse suikervogel (Promerops cafer).

  • Artwork typedrawing, albumblad
  • Object numberRP-T-1914-17-277
  • Dimensionsheight 660 mm x width 480 mm, height 382 mm x width 277 mm
  • Physical characteristicspen en penseel in inkt, penseel in waterverf in kleuren, sporen van potlood of zwart krijt

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Promerops cafer (Cape sugarbird)

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-T-1914-17-277

  • Description

    Vogelstudie: Grote Kaapse suikervogel (Promerops cafer).

  • Inscriptions / marks

    annotation: ‘De Groote Suiker vogel’


Creation

  • Creation

    draftsman (artist): Robert Jacob Gordon

  • Dating

    1777-10 - 1786-03

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    pen en penseel in inkt, penseel in waterverf in kleuren, sporen van potlood of zwart krijt

  • Dimensions

    • height 660 mm x width 480 mm
    • height 382 mm x width 277 mm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Purchased with the support of private collectors

  • Acquisition

    purchase 1914

  • Copyright


Documentation

  • Afb. op www.uct.ac.za/depts/age/people/Gordon: Cape sugarbird.


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