Wood Ibis NYHS - Oppenheimer Edition

Name/Title

Wood Ibis NYHS - Oppenheimer Edition

Entry/Object ID

JJA.2024.1.29

Description

This print is a New York Historical Society Oppenheimer Edition that is a facsimile of John James Audubon's "Wood Ibis" painting which was used to create the print in The Birds of America. In this print, a standing Wood Stork is bending his head down to get a drink of water. Barren-type swampland in the background.

Artwork Details

Medium

water color, Ink

Subject

Wood Stork

Collection

John James Audubon Museum Collection, Martin Sidor Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

John James Audubon (1785-1851)
New York Historical Society

Date made

2006 - 2006

Edition

Edition

Oppenheimer Edition

Edition Size

50

Edition Number

Plate 216

Dimensions

Width

25-3/4 in

Length

38 in