GEORGE ALAN SWANSON
1906-1968
BLUE-AND-YELLOW MACAWS
watercolor and gouache on Strathmore paper
circa 1935
14 ½ x 11 ½ in.
singed in watercolor lower left, George Swanson, the reverse inscribed Blue-and-yellow Macaws and stamped PROPERTY OF DR. WILLIAM BEEBE DIRECTOR, DEPT. TROPICAL RESEARCH NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY ZOOLOGICAL PARK BRONX, NEW YORK CITY
In overall fine condition. Retains rich, vibrant coloration throughout. There is light surface wear to the image. The corners show minor discoloration and residue on the front, with remnants of paper to the reverse, consistent with previous framing/matting treatments.