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Cerulean Warbler (Dendroica cerulea), Havell plate no. 48
Title
Cerulean Warbler (Dendroica cerulea), Havell plate no. 48
Date
1822
Medium
Watercolor, graphite, and black ink with touches of gouache and heavy glazing on paper, laid on card
Dimensions
Paper: 18 15/16 x 11 13/16 in. (48.1 x 30 cm)
Mat: 29 x 23 in. (73.7 x 58.4 cm)
Description
Male
Credit Line
Purchased for the Society by public subscription from Mrs. John J. Audubon
Object Number
1863.17.48
Inscriptions
Inscribed at lower left in brown ink: "No 10. Plate 48.. --"; at lower center: "Cerulean Warbler. Male 1. F. 2 / Sylvia azurea. / Plant Vulgo Bear berrie / Ilex Dahon"; birds [one not pasted on] numbered upper and lower respectively: "1"; "2[only in print]"
Gallery Label
The background flora has been identified as Dahoon (Ilex cassine).
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
