Lithographic Stone

Object/Artifact

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Kentucky State Parks

Name/Title

Lithographic Stone

Entry/Object ID

JJA.L.2009.3

Description

This is the lithographic stone for plate 97, "The Female Cougar & Young" used for the Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Imperial Folio. The image shows an adult female "spooning" her young while laying down. Shown in the background are leafy trees and small grassy hills. Marginalia is printed below the image. A large curved crack extends from the upper right corner, through the heads of the cougars, and to the bottom edge clear of the image title. Stone was produced by J. T. Bowen in Philadelphia from the original painting produced by John Woodhouse Audubon.

Collection

Friends of Audubon State Park Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Bowen, J. T., 1801-1856

Role

Artist

Manufacturer

Bowen, J. T.

Date made

1846

Place

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Dimensions

Height

22 in

Width

28-1/4 in

Depth

3/4 in

Weight

100 oz

Material

Limestone