Collection Highlights
The Bulls and Bears in the Market
1879
1971.104
Oil on linen
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Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus), Havell plate no. 29
Title
Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus), Havell plate no. 29
Date
1822
Medium
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, black ink, gouache with selective glazing on paper, laid on card
Dimensions
Paper: 18 7/8 x 11 11/16 in. (47.9 x 29.7 cm)
Mat: 29 x 23 in. (73.7 x 58.4 cm)
Description
Male above; female below
Credit Line
Purchased for the Society by public subscription from Mrs. John J. Audubon
Object Number
1863.17.29
Marks
Watermark: TURKEY MILL / JWHATMAN
Inscriptions
Inscribed at lower left in graphite: "No 6 -- / Plate 29 / April 13th 1822 / Weight 1 1/2 ozs."; at lower right: "Plant Vulgo Blackberry"; below: "Pl. 195"; at upper center: "Male 1"; at middle left: "Female 2"
Gallery Label
The background flora has been identified as Blackberry (Rubus argutus). This watercolor is one of the final collaborations between Audubon and Mason.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
