Jacques Barraband (French, 1767–1809). Pharaoh Eagle Owl (Bubo ascalaphus). Early 19th century. College Views Green Heron (Plate 367)

Green Heron (Plate 367)

from the Sabine to the San Marcos

Greek) architecture was filtered through various vernaculars until it settled in its own particularly British forms

during which he immersed himself in the lives andcustoms of nearly 50 Native American tribes between the Great Plains and theRocky Mountains

Jacques Barraband (French, 1767–1809). Pharaoh Eagle Owl (Bubo ascalaphus). Early 19th century. College Views Green Heron (Plate 367)Jacques Barraband (French, 17671809) Pharaoh Eagle Owl (Bubo ascalaphus) France, early 19th century Gouache and watercolor on paper Sheet Size: 36. 8 cm x 50. 6 cm With its luminous gaze and nocturnal wisdom, this owl evokes the hieroglyphic symbols of ancient scribe culture, where owls represented hidden knowledge. Provenance: This watercolor was a part of the extensive ornithological study commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte during the Egyptian