Plate 178, Black Oystercatcher; Plate 179, Scarlet Ibis
Name/Title
Plate 178, Black Oystercatcher; Plate 179, Scarlet IbisEntry/Object ID
JJA.1999.22.172Description
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 178, titled "Black Oystercatcher," and plate 179 titled "Scarlet Ibis." Each depicts a pair of the birds without background details. 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.