Nuttall's Lesser Marsh Wren
1938-1410
Name/Title
Nuttall's Lesser Marsh WrenEntry/Object ID
JJA.1938.1410Description
This colored engraving was done by Robert Havell Jr. for John James Audubon's publication, "The Birds of America". The engraving details male and female wrens perched upon their nest which is situated on top of tall grass. Below the image in the center is an inscription that reads: "Nuttalls lesser-marsh Wren, / TROGLODITES BREVIROSTRIS, / Male, 1. Female, 2." The bottom-left of the image reads: "Drawn from Nature and Published by J.J. Audubon. F.R.S. F.L.S." To the bottom-right of the image is an inscription that reads: "Engraved. Printed. & Coloured. by R. Havell. London, 1833." At the top-right is an inscription reading: "PLATE CLXXV." The top-left bears an inscription reading: "No 35."Artwork Details
Medium
Paper, Watercolor, InkCollection
Henderson County Historical Society CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Audubon, John James
Havell, Jr., Robert