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: 38 1/2 in x 25 1/2 in; 97.79 cm x 64.77 cm
Provenance
W. Graham Arader, III, a Villanova, Pennsylvania dealer, to the donor through purchase
Inscriptions
Engraved text, below image: "Broad-winged Hawk . Falco Pennsylvanicus, wils / Male, 1. Female 2. / Drawn from Nature and Published by John J. Audubon F,R,S,E, L,S. / Engraved, Printed & Coloured by R. Havell" Engraved text, upper left: No. 91 / upper right: Plate XCI
Credit Line
Gift of Michael A. Mouron
Collection
The Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.
Accession Number
RR-2018.0012.3