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Artist/Maker (1785 – 1851)
Other Artist (1812 - 1862)

Black Guillemot (Cepphus grylle), Study for Havell pl. 219

1833
Place madeEastport, Maine, United States, North America
Watercolor, graphite, black ink, and pastel with touches of gouache and glazing on paper, laid on card
Mat: 23 x 29 in. (58.4 x 73.7 cm)
Sheet (paper): 14 13/16 × 21 3/8 in. (37.6 × 54.3 cm)
Purchased for the Society by public subscription from Mrs. John J. Audubon
1863.17.219
Chick at left is probably the work of Audubon's son John.
DescriptionAdult, winter plumage, above; downy young, lower left; adult, breeding plumage, lower right.
MarkingsWatermark: JWHATMAN / 183[?]
InscribedBirds numbered counterclockwise in graphite: "1"; "2"; "3"
ClassificationsDRAWINGS
Collections
  • Audubon's Watercolors for The Birds of America