Artist/Maker
John James Audubon
(1785 – 1851)
Other Artist
Joseph R. Mason
(1802 - 1842)
Related person
James Pirrie, Oakley Plantation
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)
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 maleInscribedInscribed 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
John James Audubon
1821
1863.17.110
John James Audubon
1836-1837
1863.17.393