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Upland Sandpiper (Bartramia longicauda), Havell plate no. 303
Upland Sandpiper (Bartramia longicauda), Havell plate no. 303
Artist/Maker (1785 – 1851)
Commemorated (1739 - 1823)

Upland Sandpiper (Bartramia longicauda), Havell plate no. 303

ca. 1825
Place madeLouisiana, United States, North America
Watercolor, graphite, and black ink with touches of gouache and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
Mat: 23 x 29 in. (58.4 x 73.7 cm)
Sheet (paper): 14 5/8 × 21 3/4 in. (37.1 × 55.2 cm)
Purchased for the Society by public subscription from Mrs. John J. Audubon
1863.17.303
The background flora has been identified as Toadshade (Trillium sessile) or Little sweet betsy (Trillium cuneatum); Havell plate filled in the snail and landscape more boldly.
DescriptionThe naturalist William Bartram (1739-1823) of Philadelphia is commemorated in the Latin taxonomic named for this genus.
InscribedInscribed at lower right in graphite: "Louisanna J.J. Audubon[cut]"; at upper left: "62"
ClassificationsDRAWINGS
Collections
  • Audubon's Watercolors for The Birds of America