Iceland or Gyrfalcon
Name/Title
Iceland or GyrfalconEntry/Object ID
JJA.2016.1.1Description
This is a stone lithograph from the 2nd octavo edition of John James Audubon's, The Birds of America. The print is titled, "Iceland or Gyr Falcon," No. 4, Pl. 19. The print shows two falcons. One is perched low on a Cliffside and the other is in the air swooping toward the other. Birds are white with black markings in their feathers. The print has a pale blue tint for the background reminiscent of a sky. Snow covered mountains are seen in the lower left corner. The print number is printed in the upper left corner and the plate number in the upper right corner. Beneath the image are the words, "Drawn from Nature by J. J. Audubon F.R.S.F.L.S. / Iceland or Gyr Falcon / Lith.d Printed & Col.d by J. T. Bowen, Philad.a." The printed is matted with two mats. The inner mat is navy.Artwork Details
Medium
Paper, Watercolor, InkCollection
H. Neal Stoneback CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Audubon, John James
Bowen, J. T., 1801-1856