Spotted dove (Streptopelia chinensis)
- CA RBD Gwillim-1-096
- Item
- [between 1801 and 1807?]
Part of Gwillim Collection
Painting of a dove with ombré blue and pink head, chest, and belly. The same colours are on the back and wings, with black speckles. Bird is standing on beige ground with shaded water and minimal suggestions of plants in the background. Inscription at bottom centre reads, "Spotted dove (Turtur suratensis)."
Gwillim, Elizabeth, 1763-1807