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A Crossbill, male

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Artist

William Hayes (active c. 1773-1799)

Collection

The Buccleuch Collections

Description

A male Crossbill in etched pen outline in pen with ink and wash. In verre eglomisé surrounds with a label inscribed 'Drawing Room' set into the top right-hand corner.

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Location

British Isles

TWW Comment

William Hayes painted birds in the Menagerie of Osterley Park. These formed illustrations for 'Portraits of Rare and Curious Birds and their Descriptions from the Menagery of Osterley Park’, published in 1794.

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