Artist/Maker
John James Audubon
(1785 – 1851)
Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia), Study for Havell pl. 65
1808; ca. 1825
Place madeOhio, United States, North America
Watercolor, graphite, and pastel on two sheets of paper laid on card
Mat: 29 x 23 in. (73.7 x 58.4 cm)
Sheet: 17 3/4 × 11 3/8 in. (45.1 × 28.9 cm)
Sheet: 17 3/4 × 11 3/8 in. (45.1 × 28.9 cm)
Purchased for the Society by public subscription from Mrs. John J. Audubon
1863.17.65
The background flora has been identified as Crossvine or Trumpet flower (Anisostichus capreolata); upper right hand corner is an early pastel drawing which Audubon incorporated into this composition.
DescriptionImmature males; Audubon originally called this bird the Rathbone Warbler in honor of the William Rathbone family of Liverpool, who entertained him and were instrumental in introducing him to potential subscribers in Britain.MarkingsWatermark: [cut TURKEY] MILLS
InscribedInscribed at the lower left in brown ink: "No 13. Plate 65. / Published 1829. / Drawn from Nature / Falls of Ohio -- July 1st. 1808. -- / J.J. Audubon"; at lower center: "Rathbone's Warbler males / Sylvia Rathboni / Plant Bignonia capreolata"
ClassificationsDRAWINGS
Collections
- Audubon's Watercolors for The Birds of America
John James Audubon
1836-1837
1863.17.393
John James Audubon
1812
1863.17.153