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American Black Duck (Anas rubripes), Havell plate no. 302
American Black Duck (Anas rubripes), Havell plate no. 302
Artist/Maker (1785 – 1851)

American Black Duck (Anas rubripes), Havell plate no. 302

ca. 1832–1834
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scratching out on paper, laid on card
Mat: 38 × 52 in. (96.5 × 132.1 cm)
Sheet (paper): 21 1/8 × 29 11/16 in. (53.7 × 75.4 cm)
Purchased for the Society by public subscription from Mrs. John J. Audubon
1863.17.302
DescriptionMale, left; female, right.
InscribedBirds numbered in graphite left and right respectively: "1"; "2"; verso inscriptions in brown ink very bold but illegible
ClassificationsDRAWINGS
Collections
  • Audubon's Watercolors for The Birds of America