The Taylor White Collection is comprised of 938 watercolour paintings of mammals, birds, fish, and reptiles. White, a British jurist, commissioned various artists of the day (including Charles Collins, Peter Paillou, Jacob Van Huysum, George Edwards, and Eleazar Albin) to paint these animal portraits from live and dead specimens brought back to England from around the world. Many of the paintings are accompanied by loose-leaf manuscript notes, written mainly by White in Latin, providing further information about the animal; transcriptions and English translations of these notes have been provided within the record for each painting.
Drawing of a pair of Common Quails from 18th century specimens [modern geographical distribution: Europe, South and East Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and India].
Drawing of a female Great Bustard from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: Western Europe and East Asia.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.
Paillou, Peter, approximately 1720-approximately 1790
Drawing of a pair of Banded Cotingas from 18th century specimens [modern geographical distribution: Brazil (near the city of Salvador). Attributed to Taylore, Anne and Taylor, Frances].
Drawing of a Runt Rock Dove--also known as a Rock Pigeon--from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: worldwide.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.
Paillou, Peter, approximately 1720-approximately 1790
Drawing of a Smyrna Runt Rock Dove--also known as a Rock Pigeon--from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: worldwide.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.
Paillou, Peter, approximately 1720-approximately 1790
Drawing of a pair of Broad-tailed Shaker Rock Doves--also known as Rock Pigeons--from 18th century specimens [modern geographical distribution: worldwide].
Paillou, Peter, approximately 1720-approximately 1790
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