Artist/Maker
John James Audubon
(1785 – 1851)
Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon), Study for Havell pl. 77
ca. 1812; 1822
Place madeUnited States, North America
Watercolor, pastel, graphite, and gouache with touches of black ink and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
Mat: 41 x 31 in. (104.1 x 78.7 cm)
Sheet: 29 1/2 in. × 21 in. (74.9 × 53.3 cm)
Sheet: 29 1/2 in. × 21 in. (74.9 × 53.3 cm)
Purchased for the Society by public subscription from Mrs. John J. Audubon
1863.17.77
The flying bird was painted in 1822; the pair below ca. 1812; colored engraving in N-YHS collections.
DescriptionMales, upper left; females, lower right.InscribedInscribed at lower left of center in brown ink: "No. 16. Plate 77. / Belted Kingsfisher. male 1.2. F. 3.-- / Alcedo alcion"; at lower right: "Published 1829.[over 30] / J.J.A --"; birds numbered counterclockwise from the top: "1"; "2"; "3."
ClassificationsDRAWINGS
Collections
- Audubon's Watercolors for The Birds of America
John James Audubon
ca. 1825
1863.17.47
John James Audubon
ca. 1824-1829
1863.17.111
John James Audubon
1836-1837
1863.17.393
John James Audubon
1829
1863.17.98
John James Audubon
1829
1863.17.132
