Artist/Maker
John James Audubon
(1785 – 1851)
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), Study for Havell pl. 221
ca. 1821–1825
orMississippi
Place madeLouisiana, United States, North America
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, black ink, and collage with touches of gold metallic pigment and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
Mat: 39 x 53 in. (99.1 x 134.6 cm)
Sheet (paper): 25 5/8 × 38 3/8 in. (65.1 × 97.5 cm)
Sheet (paper): 25 5/8 × 38 3/8 in. (65.1 × 97.5 cm)
Purchased for the Society by public subscription from Mrs. John J. Audubon
1863.17.221
Plants in foreground were drawn separately and pasted on.
DescriptionMales left rear and right front; others, females.InscribedTwo male birds numbered in graphite: "1"; two female birds numbered[in leaf below]: "2"
ClassificationsDRAWINGS
Collections
- Audubon's Watercolors for The Birds of America
John James Audubon
1822
1863.17.338
John James Audubon
ca. 1825
1863.17.47
John James Audubon
ca. 1832
1863.17.184
John James Audubon
1832
1863.17.177
John James Audubon
ca. 1812; 1822
1863.17.77
John James Audubon
1829
1863.17.98