Plate 38, Audubon's Shearwater; Plate 39, Wilson's Petrel
Name/Title
Plate 38, Audubon's Shearwater; Plate 39, Wilson's PetrelEntry/Object ID
JJA.1999.22.75Description
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 38, titled "Audubon's Shearwater," and plate 39, titled "Wilson's Petrel." The top print depicts a single bird on the water, with minimal background detail. The bottom print depicts two birds flying above 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.