Object Details
Maker
Engraved by Robert Havell, Jr. (British, 1793-1878); after John James Audubon (French, American, 1785-1851)
Date
1826-1838
Geography
United Kingdom: England: London
Culture
French; North American
Medium
paper; engraving with etching, aquatint and hand-coloring
Dimensions
Overall: 49 in x 37 in; 124.46 cm x 93.98 cm
Provenance
W. Graham Arader, III, a Villanova, Pennsylvania dealer, to the donor through purchase
Inscriptions
Engraved text, below image: "Blue Jay, / Corvus Cristatus / Male. 1, Female 2.3 / Drawn from nature by J.J. Audubon F,R,S F,L,S / Engraved, printed & Coloured by R. Havell" Engraved text, upper left: No 21 / upper right: Plate CII
Credit Line
Gift of Michael A. Mouron
Collection
The Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.
Accession Number
RR-2018.0012.4