Palm leaf and stem in sections, botanical illustration, for use in Water Hole Group, Akeley Hall of African Mammals
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Palm leaf and stem in sections, botanical illustration, for use in Water Hole Group, Akeley Hall of African Mammals
1932-1934
Watercolors
Paintings
9.25 x 11 in
Water Hole Group
Mid rib joins centre of leaflet before splitting and hangs loose after splitting; Section of back side of stem covered with bloom; Full size leaflet tip before splitting; This drawing showing inside of upper portion of stem & junction of leaflets is not drawn in correct proportion. All the stem and the leaves are covered with a bloom as on a ripe plum, this rubs off similarly leaving glossy patches. Even the thrones are covered with bloom.; Inner side of base of stem; very rich in colour; but covered in bloom.
Nairobi -- Nairobi Area - Kenya
AMNH Library authority record: Akeley Hall of African Mammals
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Citation
Klein, Alfred J. (artist), “Palm leaf and stem in sections, botanical illustration, for use in Water Hole Group, Akeley Hall of African Mammals,” AMNH Research Library | Digital Special Collections, accessed April 20, 2024, https://lbry-web-007.amnh.org/digital/items/show/8132.