Plate 127, Carolina Titmouse
Name/Title
Plate 127, Carolina TitmouseEntry/Object ID
JJA.2002.15aDescription
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 two male and female Titmouse birds perched upon the stem of a Supplejack plant. At the bottom of the image is an inscription reading: "Carolina Titmouse / 1. Male. 2. Female. / Plant Supple Jack." 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. 127". The top-left reads: "No. 26." 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 Carolina Titmouse lithograph. The text describes the bird's behavior, physical appearance, areas of habitation along with its scientific name.Artwork Details
Medium
Paper, Watercolor, InkCollection
Tim Hoogasian CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Bowen, J. T., 1801-1856
Audubon, John James