1780 · [London
by [PAILLOU, Peter (1720-1790)]
[London, 1780. Watercolour and gouache drawing, on laid paper. Inscribed on verso "By Paillou / Given me by Mr. More" Peter Paillou was a British painter best known for his works of natural history. He worked for two leading 18th-century naturalists, Taylor White and Thomas Pennant, painting bird pictures, many of which were engraved and used as plates in Pennant's books. (Inventory #: 35784)