Plate 168, Light-Mantled Sooty Albatross; Plate 169, Great Auk
Name/Title
Plate 168, Light-Mantled Sooty Albatross; Plate 169, Great AukEntry/Object ID
JJA.1999.22.165Description
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 168, titled "Light-Mantled Sooty Albatross," and plate 169, titled "Great Auk." Plate 168 depicts a single bird without background details. Plate 169 depicts a pair, one of which is on the water. 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.