c. 1800 Very Fine Ink and Watercolor on Laid of Blue Whale and Narwahl curiousity A little research has led

A little research has led me to learn that the Dorothy Washburn--who made these three drawings on Boston hotel letterhead--was from a notable Boston family

Some paint loss on the green stop but just a bit on the duck itself

as an eagerness to be pet

and really think it deserves as pedestal

elephant measures 3 7/16" l x 3 1/8" t

c. 1800 Very Fine Ink and Watercolor on Laid of Blue Whale and Narwahl curiousity A little research has ledThis is not a hand colored engraving, it is an original, beautifully executed ink and watercolor drawing on watermarked laidone of a number I purchased from a German seller, all done by the same person I believe, c. 1800 or just a bit earlier. Photos do no justice, but the rich color and exquisite execution makes these miraculous creatures including the completely miraculous Narwahl! feel all the more so. I would guess it was the original drawing