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Blue-winged Warbler (Vermivora pinus), Study for Havell pl. 20
Blue-winged Warbler (Vermivora pinus), Study for Havell pl. 20
Artist/Maker (1785 – 1851)
Other Artist (1802 - 1842)

Blue-winged Warbler (Vermivora pinus), Study for Havell pl. 20

1822
Place madeLouisiana, United States, North America
Watercolor, pastel, and graphite with touches of black ink and gouache on paper, laid on card
Mat: 29 x 23 in. (73.7 x 58.4 cm)
Sheet: 19 in. × 11 3/4 in. (48.3 × 29.8 cm)
Purchased for the Society by public subscription from Mrs. John J. Audubon
1863.17.20
The background flora has been identified as probably Hibiscus lasiocarpus.
DescriptionFemale above; male below
InscribedInscribed at lower left in graphite[erased]: "No. 4 / Plate 20"; at upper right: "Male / 1"; at middle right: "Female / 2"; at upper right corner: "20"
ClassificationsDRAWINGS
Collections
  • Audubon's Watercolors for The Birds of America