Blue Heron Male NYHS - Oppenheimer Edition
Name/Title
Blue Heron Male NYHS - Oppenheimer EditionEntry/Object ID
JJA.2024.1.12Description
This print is a New York Historical Society Oppenheimer Edition that is a facsimile of John James Audubon's "Blue Heron" painting which was not used to create the print in The Birds of America. In this print, a Little Blue Heron is walking to the left and curves its head back around displaying the long neck, black legs, and bill. Mixed blue and purple colors for the feathers. Flat ground with light grass and an anthill are presentArtwork Details
Medium
water color, InkSubject
Little Blue HeronCollection
John James Audubon Museum Collection, Martin Sidor CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
John James Audubon (1785-1851)
New York Historical Society