Plate 114, Black and White Creeping Warbler

Name/Title

Plate 114, Black and White Creeping Warbler

Entry/Object ID

JJA.2002.14a

Description

This colored lithograph was done by J.T. Bowen for the 2nd Edition Octavo Version of John J. Audubon's, "The Birds of America". The lithograph details a blue warbler perched upon the branch of a pine tree. At the bottom of the image is an inscription reading: "Black-and-white Creeping Warbler / Male / Black Larch Pinus pendula." The bottom-left reads: "Drawn from Nature by J.J. Audubon FRS.FLS." The bottom-right reads: "Lithd. Printed & Cold. By J.T. Bowen, Philada." The top-right reads: "Pl. 114". The top-left reads: "No. 23." The lithograph also comes with its page from the 2nd Edition Octavo Version of John James Audubon's "The Birds of America". It is the accompanying description to the Black and white Creeping Warbler lithograph. The text describes the bird's behavior, physical appearance, areas of habitation along with its scientific name.

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Collection

Tim Hoogasian Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Audubon, John James
Bowen, J. T., 1801-1856

Date made

1856

Place

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Notes

Early Date: 1 Late Date: 8561 Technique: Lithograph

Lexicon

Search Terms

Prints and Drawings, Prints, Birds, Lithographs, Lithography, Warblers, Octavo Birds

Dimensions

Height

10-5/16 in

Width

6-13/16 in