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Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus)
Artist/Maker (1785 – 1851)

Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus)

1812
Pastel and graphite on paper, laid on card with 1863.18.4
Mat: 29 x 35 in. (73.7 x 88.9 cm)
Sheet: 16 13/16 × 10 11/16 in. (42.7 × 27.1 cm)
Purchased for the Society by public subscription from Mrs. John J. Audubon; Adopt-an-Audubon Bird sponsor: Matthew Spady
1863.18.3
InscribedInscribed at lower left in graphite: "Pulmononia Virginica"; below in brown ink: "No 16. March 28. 1812."; below in graphite: "March 28th 1812 / J.A."; at lower center in brown ink: "Bay Winged Bunting / Emberiza Graminea"; under tail feathers in graphite: "12."
ClassificationsDRAWINGS