Solitary Flycatcher
38.1412 Solitary Flycatcher
Name/Title
Solitary FlycatcherEntry/Object ID
JJA.1938.1412Description
This colored engraving was done by Robert Havell Jr. for John James Audubon's publication, "The Birds of America". The engraving details blue male and female Vireos that are perched upon the stem of a Vulgo Cane plant. The female on the bottom has a black-colored head, distinguishing it from its male counterpart above. Below the image in the center is an inscription that reads: "Vireo Solitarius, Male.1. F.2. / SOLITARY FLYCATCHER, / Plant. Vulgo Cane." The bottom-left of the image reads: "Drawn from Nature and Published by John J. Audubon. F.R.S.E. M.W.S." To the bottom-right of the image is an inscription that reads: "Engraved. Printed. & Coloured. by R. Havell,& Son. London." At the top-right is an inscription reading: "PLATE 28." The top-left bears an inscription reading: "No 6."Artwork Details
Medium
Paper, Ink, WatercolorCollection
Henderson County Historical Society CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Audubon, John James
Havell, Sr., Robert
Mason, Joseph R.