The Pigeon Hawk Sept 21 1834 Falco Columbarius Linn. July 2023 Blast but Robert’s superior talent was

but Robert’s superior talent was quickly recognized

His work established standards combining scientific accuracy and aesthetic appeal that influenced generations of artists and won the French royal family’s respect and patronage

On the other hand

his major achievement is "Histoire et description générale de la Nouvelle-France"

It is also known to have hung in the halls of of Congress

The Pigeon Hawk Sept 21 1834 Falco Columbarius Linn. July 2023 Blast but Robert’s superior talent wasWILLIAM POPE (British Canadian, 1811 1902) The Pigeon Hawk Sept 21 1834 Falco Columbarius Linn. Pen and ink and watercolor Signed W. P lower right Paper size: 17 1 4 x 12 in. Provenance The artists family and thence by descent. Exhibited: Simcoe Ontario, Lynnwood Art Centre, Birds of a Feather, 3 31 May 1987 (a selection). Simcoe, Ontario, Eva Brook Donly Museum, May 7 June 1987 (a selection). Simcoe, Ontario, Lynnwood Art Centre, 4 August 3 September