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Connecticut Warbler (Oporornis agilis), Havell plate no. 138
Title
Connecticut Warbler (Oporornis agilis), Havell plate no. 138
Date
1829
Medium
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, and gouache with touches of black ink and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
Dimensions
Paper: 18 7/16 x 11 1/2 in. (46.8 x 29.2 cm)
Mat: 29 x 23 in. (73.7 x 58.4 cm)
Description
Female, above; male, below
Credit Line
Purchased for the Society by public subscription from Mrs. John J. Audubon
Object Number
1863.17.138
Inscriptions
Inscribed at lower left in graphite: "Connecticut Warbler. / J.J.A F.L. S. L. / New Jersey -- Sepr 22d[cut]"; at lower center in brown ink: "Connecticut Warbler. Male 1. F. 2. / Sylvia agilis / New Jersey Sepr. 22d / J.J.A"
Gallery Label
The background flora has been identified as Soapwort gentian (Gentiana saponaria); hand colored engraving, copperplate (1947.129) in N-YHS collections
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.