Name/Title
Purple HeronEntry/Object ID
2005.07.0001Description
The Purple Heron, as John James Audubon called it, is now known as the Reddish Egret. Stately and elegant, this composition depicts the two different color morphs of the bird, with the dark morph on the right, and the white morph to the left. Audubon painted this image while visiting the Florida Keys in the 1830’s. This bird can be seen in all of Florida and the Gulf coast of Texas.
Usually found alone near the water’s edge at the beach, the Reddish Egret is a very active hunter. When pursuing a fish, it will chase its prey through the shallow water, running and jumping in its attempts to find a meal. Numbered 364 of 1500.Type of Print
Digital PrintArtwork Details
Subject Person
Audubon, John JamesCollection
Art CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Audubon, John JamesRole
ArtistTime Period
19th CenturyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PrintNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryOverall Condition
Very Good
