Arctic Jager
1938-1404
Name/Title
Arctic JagerEntry/Object ID
JJA.1938.1404Description
This engraving was done by Robert Havell Jr. and is one of the prints made for John James Audubon's publication, "The Birds of America." The engraving details two Arctic Yagers amongst a rocky coastline in the Arctic. The Yager below is perched atop a rock with its right side facing the viewer. The Yager above is flying over to the image's left side in a downward motion. In the background behind both Yagers are a series of elevated cliffs, towering above an ocean with two sailboats in it. The blue sky just above the cliffs is partially visible behind the cloud-filled atmosphere. Below the image in the center is an inscription that reads: "Arctic Yager/ LESTRIS PARASITICA." The bottom-left of the image reads: "Drawn from Nature by J.J. Audubon. F.R.S.F.L.S." To the bottom-right of the image is an inscription that reads: "Engraved. Printed. & Col. by R. Havell. 1835." At the top-right is an inscription reading: "PLATE CCLXVII." At the top-right is an inscription reading: "No. 54."Artwork Details
Medium
Paper, Ink, WatercolorCollection
Henderson County Historical Society CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Audubon, John James
Havell, Jr., Robert