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Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris), Study for Havell pl. 100 (variantly numbered pl. 98 as in N-YHS copy)
Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris), Study for Havell pl. 100 (variantly numbered pl. 98 as in N-YHS copy)
Artist/Maker (1785 – 1851)

Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris), Study for Havell pl. 100 (variantly numbered pl. 98 as in N-YHS copy)

1829
Place madeNew Jersey, United States, North America
Watercolor and graphite with touches of pastel and black ink, and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
Mat: 29 x 23 in. (73.7 x 58.4 cm)
Sheet: 18 5/8 × 11 7/16 in. (47.3 × 29.1 cm)
Purchased for the Society by public subscription from Mrs. John J. Audubon
1863.17.98
Oil of this watercolor (probably Joseph Kidd) owned by Dr. and Mrs. Michael Hiedelberger, NYC.
DescriptionFemales, left; male, right.
InscribedInscribed at lower left in brown ink: "Marsh Wren male. 1. F. 2. 3. & Nest. 4. / Troglodytes palustris. / New Jersey June 22d / J.J.A."; at lower right: "No. 20. / Plate 98[crossed out and renumbered in graphite] 100"; birds numbered counterclockwise from middle right: "1"; "2"; "3"; nest: "4."
ClassificationsDRAWINGS
Collections
  • Audubon's Watercolors for The Birds of America