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California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus), Havell plate no. 426
Title
California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus), Havell plate no. 426
Date
1838
Medium
Watercolor, graphite, black ink, pastel, and gouache with scratching out and selective glazing on paper, laid on Japanese paper
Dimensions
Paper: 38 9/16 x 25 3/8 in. (97.9 x 64.5 cm), irregular
Mat: 53 x 39 in. (134.6 x 99.1 cm)
Description
(Havell plate #426)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Gratia Rinehart Waters
Object Number
1966.42
Inscriptions
Inscribed at lower left in brown ink: "No 84. Plate 426. -- / John. J. Audubon / 1838"; at lower center: "Californian Vulture. / Cathartes californianus, Illiger. / Old male."
Gallery Label
Watercolor of Californian condor was given to N-YHS in 1966 (1966.42). This plate represents Havell plate #426, the only original watercolor known to be extant, which was not purchased in original transactions with Mrs. Audubon in 1863.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
