PRINT/PURPLE--MARTIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a framed illustration of two birds perched atop a large gourd, likely a nest with an entrance hole visible near the bottom. The birds, portrayed in tones of gray and dark blue, are positioned on a branch that extends over the gourd. One bird appears to hold a twig, suggesting nesting behavior. The gourd is rendered in shades of brown, and the art is signed by Ray Harm, with the text “Purple Martin” included beneath the image, indicating the species of the birds. The artwork is enclosed in a black frame with a cream-colored mat.

The image depicts a framed illustration of two birds perched atop a large gourd, likely a nest with an entrance hole visible near the bottom. The birds, portrayed in tones of gray and dark blue, are positioned on a branch that extends over the gourd. One bird appears to hold a twig, suggesting nesting behavior. The gourd is rendered in shades of brown, and the art is signed by Ray Harm, with the text “Purple Martin” included beneath the image, indicating the species of the birds. The artwork is enclosed in a black frame with a cream-colored mat.

Name/Title

PRINT/PURPLE--MARTIN

Entry/Object ID

2002.25.19

Collection

HISTORY

Made/Created

Artist

RAY HARM

Notes

Date: 1970 C.

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

PRINT/PURPLE--MARTIN

Dimensions

Width

21 in

Length

25 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Paper

Condition

Overall Condition

Good