Cardinal
Name/Title
CardinalEntry/Object ID
JJA.1941.113Description
This is an engraving based on John James Audubon's "Cardinal" painted in 1808. The engraving shows a single red cardinal perched on a tree limb with several leaves. The bird is shown in profile facing to the right side. An inscription below the image at the bottom right corner reads, "le Cardinal Huppe de Buffon Chute de l'Ohio Juin 19, 1808." Credits at the bottom left read, "Engraved Printed & Colored by Frank J. Robbins 1941 / from Original Watercolor by John James Audubon." The initials, "J.K." are inscribed just to the bottom left of tree branch. The print is numbered 41 of 50 at the bottom left corner, below the credits. It is signed by the artist at the bottom right.Artwork Details
Medium
Paper, Ink, Watercolor, PencilCollection
David Clark CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Robbins, Frank G.
Audubon, John James