Worm-eating Swamp Warbler
Name/Title
Worm-eating Swamp WarblerEntry/Object ID
JJA.2002.13aDescription
This print is from the second octavo edition of John James Audubon's, "The Birds of America." The print is titled, "Worm-eating Swamp Warbler," and it is plate 105, no. 21. Shown are two birds, a male and a female, perched on poke weed. The male is on the top branch facing downward with his back exposed. The female is below him with wings spread-out slightly. There is a light blue tint to the background. The print number is printed in the upper left corner and the plate number is printed in the upper right corner. Below the image is the following print: "Worm-eating Swamp Warbler / 1. Male. 2. Female. / American Poke-weed Phytolacca decandra." Audubon's and the lithographer's credits are blocked by the print matting.Artwork Details
Medium
Paper, Ink, WatercolorCollection
Tim Hoogasian CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Audubon, John James
Bowen, J. T., 1801-1856