Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pacific Loon (Gavia pacifica)
Object Number:
1863.18.27
Medium:
Pastel, watercolor, graphite, black ink, black chalk, and gouache with selective glazing on paper, cut-out around contour, and mounted on mat board
Dimensions:
Paper: 13 1/8 x 19 3/8 in. (33.3 x 49.2 cm), largest extents
Description:
formerly Arctic Loon: Pacific Loon recently distinguished from the Arctic Loon by the lack of white rear flanks, a slightly thinner neck, rounder head, and more horizontal bill position.
Gallery Label:
The background flora has been identified as
Credit Line:
Purchased for the Society by public subscription from Mrs. John J. Audubon
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.