Richardson's Jager
1938-1290
Name/Title
Richardson's JagerEntry/Object ID
JJA.1938.1290Description
This uncolored engraving was done by Robert Havell Jr. for John James Audubon's publication, "The Birds of America". The engraving details two male Jager birds standing atop a rock along the coastline. The Jager on the left is an adult male looking over his back at the younger Jager on the right who is perched on the rock with one foot. The ocean along with the coastal cliffs can be seen in the background behind the Jagers. Below the image in the center is an inscription that reads: "Richardson's Jager, / LESTRIS RICHARDSONII. / Male adult 1. Young in Sep. r2." The bottom-left of the image reads: "Drawn from Nature by J.J. Audubon. F.R.S. / F.L.S." To the bottom-right of the image is an inscription that reads: "Engraved. Printed. & Coloured. by R. Havell / 1835." At the top-right is an inscription reading: "PLATE CCLXXIL." The top-left bears an inscription reading: "No 55."Artwork Details
Medium
Ink, PaperCollection
L. S. Tyler CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Audubon, John James
Havell, Jr., Robert