Photo of collection object Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea) — Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea), Company School, c. 1780-1820. Watercolor on watermarked paper, 63.5 × 47.8 cm (25 × 18 3/4 in.). public-domain.

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Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea)

Company School, c. 1780-1820

Maker Unknown

Arts of Asia

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Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Painting
Formatted Medium: Watercolor on watermarked paper
Medium: Watercolor on watermarked paper
Locations: country: India
Dimensions: 63.5 × 47.8 cm (25 × 18 3/4 in.)
Departments: Arts of Asia
Rights Statement: public-domain
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