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Artist/Maker (1785 – 1851)
Other Artist (ca. 1800 - 1870)

Gray Kingbird (Tyrannus dominicensis), Study for Havell pl. 170

1832
Watercolor, pastel, graphite, gouache, and black chalk with touches of black ink and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
Mat: 35 x 27 in. (88.9 x 68.6 cm)
Sheet (paper): 21 7/16 × 14 3/8 in. (54.5 × 36.5 cm)
Purchased for the Society by public subscription from Mrs. John J. Audubon
1863.17.170
The background flora has been identified as Australian corkwood tree (Agati grandiflora), painted in early May 1832.
InscribedInscribed at lower left in brown ink diagonally: "5 cut[each?] pinions f...o...lus"; at upper right corner in graphite: "70"
ClassificationsDRAWINGS
Collections
  • Audubon's Watercolors for The Birds of America