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The Course of Empire: The Consummation of Empire
1836
1858.3
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Barred Owl (Strix varia), Havell plate no. 46
Title
Barred Owl (Strix varia), Havell plate no. 46
Date
c. 1821
Medium
Watercolor, pastel, graphite, black ink, and black chalk with selective glazing on paper, laid on card
Dimensions
Paper: 37 9/16 x 25 3/8 in. (95.4 x 64.5 cm)
Mat: 53 x 39 in. (134.6 x 99.1 cm)
Description
Male. Havell plate no. 46 includes an Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) inserted at lower right on branch.
Credit Line
Purchased for the Society by public subscription from Mrs. John J. Audubon
Object Number
1863.17.46
Marks
Watermark: JWHATMAN
Inscriptions
Inscribed at lower center in brown ink: "Barred Owl. Male adult. / Strix nebulosa. -- / Grey Squirel. / Scurius cinereus. --"
Gallery Label
The squirrel was added by the engraver. The original drawing of the squirrel is owned by Mrs. Ernest Tyler, NYC. (see figure 19, The Birds of America)
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
