Audubon, John James, 1785-1851
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Common Ground Dove
One individual perched, facing left, looking down on bare branch. No background. Columbia passerina. Frame: Brown wood frame, matted, glazed, 1 1/2 wide, Framed with 3 other J.J. Audubon birds.
Evening Grosbeak
One individual facing right in profile, perched on twig. No background. Female Coccothrautis vespertinus. Inscription: RC "female/Evening Grosbeak!" Frame: Brown wood frame, matted, glazed, 1 1/2 wide, Framed with 3 other J.J. Audubon birds.
[Head of a Gull]
Profile of gull's head. Inscription: Card on back "The drawing on the opposite side is by John J. Audubon; drawn in 1826." Frame: Wood, framed, glazed.
Sandpiper
One individual standing in profile, facing left, no background. Inscription: Label "These four birds, the Evening Grosbeak, Towsends Banting, Ground Dove, Sandpiper, are original watercolors by John James Audubon." Frame: Brown wood frame, matted, glazed, 1 1/2 wide, Framed with 3 other J.J. Audubon birds.
Sauve-qui-peut
Eight pheasants surprised on ground by spaniel-like dog who has teeth in one, others in flight and running. Frame: Gilt wood, 4 3/4 wide.
Sharp-tailed Grouse
Two individuals in profile, one foot raised, one on nest. Background of sky, hills and grass. Painted in Edinburgh, Tympanuchus phasianellus. Inscription: Label on back "Scotch Grouse painted by J.J. Audubon." Frame: Blue wood frame, glazed.
Townsend's Banting
One individual perched, facing left. No background. Fringilla townsendi. Frame: Brown wood frame, matted, glazed, 1 1/2 wide, Framed with 3 other J.J. Audubon birds.
American Museum of Natural History
Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library
200 Central Park West
New York, NY 10024-5192