John Abbot original watercolor drawings of birds of Georgia, 1819-1826

Summary

Creator:

Abbot, John, 1751-1840

Date:

1819-1826

Extent:

3 item(s) 1 oversized folder

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

John Abbot original watercolor drawings of birds of Georgia, ms2970, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of three watercolor drawings, undated, by John Abbot. The drawings are "Purple Grakle," "Green Flycatcher," and "Crested Merganser."

Biographical / historical:

John Abbot (1751-1840) was a naturalist and artist. He collected, observed, and drew insects, arachnids, and birds. He was a native of England, moved to America in 1773 and Georgia in 1776.

For further information, see the article "John Abbot (1751-ca. 1840)" at New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Birds -- Pictorial works.

Preferred citation:

John Abbot original watercolor drawings of birds of Georgia, ms2970, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.