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American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos), Havell plate no. 311
American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos), Havell plate no. 311
Artist/Maker (1785 – 1851)

American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos), Havell plate no. 311

ca. 1831-32
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, and black chalk with touches of black ink, scratching out, and scraping on paper, laid on card
Mat: 53 x 39 in. (134.6 x 99.1 cm)
Sheet (paper): 37 in. × 25 1/16 in. (94 × 63.7 cm)
Purchased for the Society by public subscription from Mrs. John J. Audubon
1863.17.311
Preliminary drawing with background and possibly bird done by Lehman; horizontal format; head facing outward, not profile (1863.18.36).
DescriptionAdult, summer plumage
MarkingsWatermark: JWHATMAN / 183[?]
ClassificationsDRAWINGS
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  • Audubon's Watercolors for The Birds of America