Hyperborean Phalarope
Name/Title
Hyperborean PhalaropeEntry/Object ID
JJA.1995.19.1Description
This uncolored lithograph was completed by J. T. Bowen for John James Audubon's Royal Octavo 1st edition, "The Birds of America: Drawings Made in the United States and Their Territories." The image details three Hyperborean Phalaropes, a male, female, and young in autumn plumage. The male is perched on what appears to be some vegetation floating on water. He is positioned in profile in a downward position facing to the right. The female is in the center of the image in mid-flight with back shown and wings spread. The juvenile is swimming in the water, in profile, facing to the viewer's left. The bottom of the image bears an inscription reading: "Hyperborean Phalarope / 1. Male 2. Female 3. Young in autumn." 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: "No 68." The top-right corner reads: "PL 340."Artwork Details
Medium
Paper, Watercolor, InkCollection
Winters Family CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Audubon, John James
Bowen, J. T., 1801-1856