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Zosterops pallidus (Orange River white-eye), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
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Zosterops pallidus (Orange River white-eye), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Zosterops pallidus (Orange River white-eye), 1777-1786
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This exquisite 18th century artwork depicts the Orange River White-eye (Zosterops pallidus), a small, vibrant songbird native to South Africa. The bird is shown perched alertly on a slender branch, its watchful eyes fixed intently on the viewer. The intricate detail and lifelike quality of the artwork are a testament to the skill of its creator, Robert Jacob Gordon. Gordon, a Dutch artist from the Netherlands, created this ink and watercolor drawing between the years 1777 and 1786. The artwork is a beautiful example of the natural history art that was popular during the 18th century. The Orange River White-eye was a favorite subject for ornithologists and collectors of the time, and this artwork would have been a prized addition to any natural history collection. The bird is depicted in its natural habitat, surrounded by the leaves and branches of the native plants of South Africa. The plumage of the Orange River White-eye is vividly rendered, with its bright orange-yellow eyes and olive-green back contrasting sharply with the muted greens and browns of the leaves and branches. The artwork is titled "Zosterops pallidus" and is inscribed with the artist's name, "Robert Jacob Gordon," and the date range of its creation. The paper bears the faint remnants of deck paint, indicating that it may have once been part of a larger sketchbook or journal used by the artist during his travels in Africa. This artwork is now part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, a renowned museum of art and history in the Netherlands. It is a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of the Netherlands and the important role that natural history art played in the scientific exploration and documentation of the natural world during the 18th century.
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