Wilson's Phalarope
1938-1395
Name/Title
Wilson's PhalaropeEntry/Object ID
JJA.1938.1395Description
This colored engraving was done by Robert Havell Jr. for John James Audubon's publication, "The Birds of America". The engraving details two male and female waders in the wetlands. The silver-headed male can be seen flying on the right while the brown-headed female resides on the ground on the left. Below the image in the center is an inscription that reads: "Wilson's Phalarope. / PHALAROPUS WILSONII, Sabine. / Male Adult 1, Female Adult 2." The bottom-left of the image reads: "Drawn from Nature by John 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, London, 1835." At the top-right is an inscription reading: "PLATE. CCLVL." The top-left bears an inscription reading: "No. 51."Artwork Details
Medium
Paper, Ink, WatercolorCollection
Susan Starling Towles CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Audubon, John James
Havell, Jr., Robert