Collection Highlights
The Puritan
1899
1946.253
Dark brown/ black patinated bronze
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus), Havell plate no. 223
Title
American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus), Havell plate no. 223
Date
1821
Medium
Watercolor, graphite, gouache, pastel, black chalk, and black ink with selective glazing on paper, laid on card
Dimensions
Paper: 14 7/16 x 22 5/8 in. (36.7 x 57.5 cm)
Mat: 23 x 29 in. (58.4 x 73.7 cm)
Description
Adult male
Credit Line
Purchased for the Society by public subscription from Mrs. John J. Audubon
Object Number
1863.17.223
Inscriptions
Inscribed at lower left in gray ink: "Drawn by J.J.Audubon from Nature."; at lower center: "Pied Oyster Catcher. Male"
Gallery Label
Two ships in background not included in engraving. This picture may actually represent an Old World oystercatcher rather than the American bird.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
