Little Bittern
Name/Title
Little BitternEntry/Object ID
JJA.2007.3Description
This is plate VI (6) from Prideaux John Selby's second volume of Illustrations of British Ornithology, Water Birds. The print is titled "Little Bittern." The engraving shows two bitterns, 1 male and 1 juvenile after its second molt. These brown, gray, and black birds are pictured in profile among long strands of grass, leaves, and water. "PLATE VI." is inscribed in the upper right corner. Below is the inscription "LITTLE BITTERN, 1 Male, 2 Young after 2nd moult." A French blue mat is glued to the print and the print is glued to white foam core.Artwork Details
Medium
PaperCollection
Dr. Thomas and Jeanne Marie Gadient CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Selby, Prideaux John
Lizars, William Home (1788-1859)