Elmer Crowell Life-size Greater Yellowlegs

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 An elegant carving of a greater yellowlegs in an alert posture. This large mantel carving exhibits Crowell’s “wet-on-wet” dry brush feathering, which is expertly blended. The pattern for this mantel carving was taken directly from a gunning pattern. Mounted on a traditional carved "stone" base. In excellent original paint; minor touch up to reset bill as well as thighs and toes.

Provenance: Private Collection, Connecticut

Literature: Brian Cullity, The Songless Aviary, Hyannis, MA, 1992, plate 25.

Provenance

Private Collection, Connecticut