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Artist/Maker (1785 – 1851)
Other Artist (1812 - 1862)
Other Artist (1796 - 1863)

Seaside Sparrow (Ammodramus maritimus), Havell plate no. 355

1829
Place madeNew Jersey, United States, North America
Watercolor, graphite, gouache, and black ink with touches of pastel and black chalk, and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
Mat: 29 x 23 in. (73.7 x 58.4 cm)
Sheet (paper): 19 15/16 × 14 3/16 in. (50.6 × 36 cm)
Purchased for the Society by public subscription from Mrs. John J. Audubon
1863.17.355
The background flora has been identified as Virginia rose (Rosa virginiana).
InscribedInscribed at lower left in graphite[erased]: "No 71"; at lower right: "Plate 355. / Male 1 & Female 2"; birds numbered right and left respectively: "1"; "2"
ClassificationsDRAWINGS
Collections
  • Audubon's Watercolors for The Birds of America