Marsh Wren
1938-1424
Name/Title
Marsh WrenEntry/Object ID
JJA.1938.1424Description
This colored engraving was done by Robert Havell Jr. for John James Audubon's publication, "The Birds of America". The engraving details three Marsh Wrens, one male and the other two females, perched atop their nest which has been built upon tall grass. The male is the wren on the right side of the image. Below the image in the center is an inscription that reads: "Marsh Wren, , / Male 1. F 2 & 3. Nest 4. / TROGLODYTES PALUSTRIS" The bottom-left of the image reads: "Drawn from Nature and Published by J.J. Audubon. F.R.Ss. L&E. F.L.S. &c." To the bottom-right of the image is an inscription that reads: "Engraved. Printed. & Coloured. by R. Havell Junr. London, 1830." At the top-right is an inscription reading: "PLATE 98." The top-left bears an inscription reading: "No 20."Artwork Details
Medium
Paper, Watercolor, InkCollection
Henderson County Historical Society CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Audubon, John James
Havell, Jr., Robert