American Widgeon
Name/Title
American WidgeonEntry/Object ID
JJA.2000.17aDescription
This colored lithograph was completed by J. T. Bowen between 1840-1844 for the 1st Edition Octavo Version of John James Audubon's "The Birds of America". The image details two male and female American Widgeons perched atop a set of rocks with the ocean in the background. The male can be seen at the top, it's brighter chest and streaked eyes distinguishing it from the darker female on the bottom. The bottom of the image bears an inscription reading: "American Widgeon / 1. Male 2. Female." The bottom-left reads: "Drawn from Nature by J. J. Audubon F.R.S.F.L.S." The bottom-right reads: "Lith. Printed & Cold. by J. T. Bowen, Philada." The top-left corner reads: "No78." The top-right corner reads: "PL 389."Artwork Details
Medium
Paper, Watercolor, InkCollection
H. Neal Stoneback CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Audubon, John James
Bowen, J. T., 1801-1856