Plate 118, Least Sandpiper; Plate 119, Lapland Longspur
Name/Title
Plate 118, Least Sandpiper; Plate 119, Lapland LongspurEntry/Object ID
JJA.1999.22.130Description
This is one print from a set of modern reproductions of Audubon's original watercolor paintings owned by the New York Historical Society. The set is number 380 out of a limited edition of 750 sets. The prints are numbered according to their own system. These are contained in a two drawer, walnut cabinet with brass pulls. This print has two plates, plate 118, titled "Least Sandpiper," and plate 119, titled "Lapland Longspur." Plate 118 depicts a pair, and plate 119 depicts three of the birds, including one that appears to have been pasted on. The copyright information lists the New York Historical Society at the bottom right edge of the image.Collection
John James Audubon Museum CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Audubon, John James
American Heritage Publishing Co., Inc.