Forked Tailed Petrel
1938-1288
Name/Title
Forked Tailed PetrelEntry/Object ID
JJA.1938.1288Description
This uncolored engraving was done by Robert Havell Jr. for John James Audubon's publication, "The Birds of America." The engraving details two Fork-Tailed Petrels descending with one another amid the rough waves and cloudy sky in the background. Below the image in the center is an inscription that reads: "Forked tailed Petrel, / THALASSIDROMA LEACHIT. / Male. 1. Female. 2." 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. & Coloured. by R. Havell. London. 1835." At the top-right is an inscription reading: "No. 52."Artwork Details
Medium
Paper, InkCollection
L. S. Tyler CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Audubon, John James
Havell, Jr., Robert