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Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus), Study for Havell pl. 79
Artist/Maker (1785 – 1851)
Other Artist (1802 - 1842)

Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus), Study for Havell pl. 79

1822
Place madeNatchez, Mississippi, United States, North America
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scratching out and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
Mat: 29 x 23 in. (73.7 x 58.4 cm)
Sheet: 18 7/8 × 11 3/4 in. (47.9 × 29.8 cm)
Purchased for the Society by public subscription from Mrs. John J. Audubon
1863.17.79
The background flora has been identified as Eastern cottonwood (Populus deltoides).
DescriptionFemale, above; male, below.
InscribedInscribed at lower left in brown ink: "No 16. plate 79. / Published 1830. -- / April 10th 1822. -- / J.J.A"; at lower right: "Tyrant Flycatcher Male 1. F. 2 / Muscicapa tyrannus. -- / Plant / Vulgo Cotton wood --- Populus candicans"; lower and upper birds numbered respectively: "1"; "2"
ClassificationsDRAWINGS
Collections
  • Audubon's Watercolors for The Birds of America
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