Object Details
Maker
Engraved by Robert Havell, Jr. (British, 1793-1878); after John James Audubon (French, American, 1785-1851)
Date
1836
Geography
United Kingdom: England: London
Culture
French; North American
Medium
paper; engraving with etching, aquatint and hand-coloring
Dimensions
Overall: 37 in x 49 in; 93.98 cm x 124.46 cm
Provenance
W. Graham Arader, III, a Villanova, Pennsylvania dealer, to the donor through purchase
Inscriptions
Engraved text, below image: "American Widgeon / Anas Americana, Gm. Male 1, Female 2 / Drawn from Nature by J.J. Audubon F.R.S F.L.S / Engraved, Printed & Coloured by R. Havell, 1836." Engraved text, upper left: No.69 / upper right: Plate CCCXLV
Credit Line
Gift of Michael A. Mouron
Collection
The Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.
Accession Number
RR-2018.0012.1