Wild Turkey, Male: NYHS - Oppenheimer Edition
Name/Title
Wild Turkey, Male: NYHS - Oppenheimer EditionEntry/Object ID
JJA.2024.1.1Description
This print is a New York Historical Society Oppenheimer Edition that is a facsimile of John James Audubon's "Wild Turkey, Male" painting used to create the engraving for The Birds of America. The image shows a single, male turkey in profile to the right with his head turned to the left. Cane and tall grass are seen in the background.Artwork Details
Medium
water color, InkSubject
Wild Turkey, MaleSubject Place
Location
LouisianaCollection
John James Audubon Museum Collection, Martin Sidor CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
John James Audubon (1785-1851)
New York Historical Society