Eider Duck NYHS - Oppenheimer Edition
Name/Title
Eider Duck NYHS - Oppenheimer EditionEntry/Object ID
JJA.2024.1.35Description
This print is a New York Historical Society Oppenheimer Edition that is a facsimile of John James Audubon's "Eider Duck" painting which was used to create the print in The Birds of America. In this print, three Common Eiders are presented, two males and a female. One male and the female Eiders are defending the roughly 6 eggs from the approaching male. The male on the left shows the underbelly, under the feathers, and the top of his head while the female and male both display the back and heads. Grassy plains type background.Artwork Details
Medium
water color, InkSubject
Common EidersSubject Place
* Untyped Subject Place
Eastport, MaineCollection
John James Audubon Museum Collection, Martin Sidor CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
John James Audubon (1785-1851)
New York Historical Society