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Artist/Maker (1785 – 1851)
Other Artist (1802 - 1842)

Hooded Warbler (Setophaga citrina), Study for Havell pl. 9

1821
Place madeLouisiana, United States, North America
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, and gouache with touches of black ink and glazing on paper, laid on card
Mat: 29 x 23 in. (73.7 x 58.4 cm)
Sheet: 18 9/16 × 11 5/8 in. (47.1 × 29.5 cm)
Purchased for the Society by public subscription from Mrs. John J. Audubon
1863.17.9
The background flora has been identified as Pheasant's eye (Adonis annua).
DescriptionImmature male
InscribedInscribed at the lower left in brown ink: "Drawn from Nature by John. J. Audubon. / James Pirrie's Esqr Plantation Louisianna July 1 : 1821"; at lower center: "Louisiana Fly Catcher Male. / Muscicapa Ludoviciana"
ClassificationsDRAWINGS
Collections
  • Audubon's Watercolors for The Birds of America
Merlin (Falco columbarius), Study for Havell pl. 92
John James Audubon
ca. 1825-1829
1863.17.92