Harlan's Buzzard

Art

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Kentucky State Parks

Name/Title

Harlan's Buzzard

Entry/Object ID

JJA.2000.15a

Description

This colored lithograph was completed by J. T. Bowen between 1840-1844 for the 1st Edition Octavo Version of John James Audubon's "The Birds of America". The image details two Harlan's Buzzards perched upon two gray tree branches. The bottom of the image bears an inscription reading: "Harlan's Buzzard." The bottom-left reads: "Drawn from Nature by J. J. Audubon F.R.S.F.L.S." The bottom-right reads: "Lith. Printed & Cold. by J. T. Bowen, Philada." The top-left corner reads: "No2." The top-right corner reads: "PL 8."

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper, Watercolor, Ink

Collection

H. Neal Stoneback Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Audubon, John James
Bowen, J. T., 1801-1856

Manufacturer

John James Audubon; J. T. Bowen

Date made

1840 - 1844

Notes

Date: 1840-1844 Technique: Lithography

Lexicon

Search Terms

Prints and Drawings, Prints, Birds, Lithographs, Lithography, Buzzards, Octavo Birds

Dimensions

Height

10-7/16 in

Width

6-7/8 in